Donors

The Nebraska Transportation wants to extend our heartfelt thanks for the generous support of our donors. Their contributions make a meaningful difference in advancing our programs, enriching student experiences, and driving innovation in our work. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and commitment to our mission.

Richard Luebbers

Thank you to Mr. Richard Luebbers for his generous support of the University of Nebraska reception at the 2025 TRB Conference. We're especially grateful for the time and energy you dedicate to the next generation of transportation and railway engineers. Your commitment helps shape the present and future of our field.

Mr. Richard Luebbers with Discover Transportation Engineering students in a group photo.

Nebraska Department of Transportation

We sincerely thank the Nebraska Department of Transportation for their invaluable support of the Discover Transportation Engineering program. Your generosity in sharing your time, providing access to your facilities, and offering a firsthand look at an active construction site has created meaningful, real-world learning experiences for our students. Your dedication to engaging with participants and sharing your expertise is helping to inspire the next generation of transportation engineers, and we greatly appreciate your continued partnership.

Group of students in orange safety vests and hats standing in front of construction equipment outdoors.

JEO Consulting Group

We appreciate JEO Consulting Group for their continued support of the Discover Transportation Engineering program. Your team provided an engaging and insightful experience by welcoming students into your offices, introducing them to both interns and industry professionals, and guiding them through a hands-on activity redesigning traffic flow around real schools. These opportunities give students a valuable look into the field and help spark their interest in transportation careers. Thank you for your ongoing partnership and commitment to inspiring future engineers.

Students working at tables in a classroom setting, JEO engineer standing at the front.

Benesch

We sincerely thank Benesch for their support of the Discover Transportation Engineering program. By taking students to a real-world bridge site and giving them the opportunity to see layered infrastructure up close, your team provided a powerful hands-on learning experience that brought classroom concepts to life. This behind-the-scenes exposure helps students better understand the complexity of transportation systems and inspires them to pursue careers in the field. We truly appreciate your partnership and commitment to educating the next generation of engineers.

A group of students with red backpacks listens to a Benesch engineer near a grassy area under a bridge.

Union Pacific

Thank you to Union Pacific for their generous support of the Tracks to the Future education program. Your contribution helps provide valuable opportunities for students, and we are especially grateful for the time and effort you dedicate to inspiring the next generation of railroad professionals.

Union Pacific representative stand at the front of a classroom with seated students raising their hands.

Nebraska Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (NITE)

NITE supports the NITE UNL student chapter. NITE hosts a Meet & Greet with students in a continued effort to engage with UNL students and registration fees from the companies and agencies are used to support the chapter.

  • TRB UNL Reception.
    The University of Nebraska reception at the TRB conference was a great success.
  • Richard giving a presentation in front of students
    Richard Luebbers presenting to the 2024 Discover Transportation Engineering participants.
  • Richard and 2024 Discover Transportation Engineering participants.
    Richard and the 2024 Discover Transportation Engineering participants.
  • Richard and 2025 Discover Transportation Engineering participants.
    2025 Discover Transportation Engineering participants with Richard.
  • Group photo of Tracks to the Future participants and Mr. Richard Luebber.
    2025 Tracks to the Future participants with Richard.

 

Richard Luebbers

Thank you to Mr. Richard Luebbers for his generous support of the University of Nebraska reception at the 2025 TRB Conference. We're especially grateful for the time and energy you dedicate to the next generation of transportation and railway engineers. Your commitment helps shape the present and future of our field.

Nebraska Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (NITE)

NITE supports the NITE UNL Student chapter. NITE hosts a Meet & Greet with students in a continued effort to engage with UNL students and registration fees from the companies and agencies are used to support the chapter.

  • Union Pacific representative stand at the front of a classroom with seated students raising their hands.
    Union Pacific (UP) started this year's program with an introduction to UP and the impact the railroad has.
  • Union Pacific representative stand at the front of a classroom.

 

Union Pacific

Thank you to Union Pacific for their generous support of the Tracks to the Future education program. Your contribution helps provide valuable opportunities for students, and we are especially grateful for the time and effort you dedicate to inspiring the next generation of railroad professionals.

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