Eppley was a longtime friend of Dr. Milo Bail, the president of the Omaha University from 1948 until 1965. During that time the Eppley Foundation gave more than $1.2 million to the university.
A close acquaintance of Dr. Milo Bail, who headed Omaha University from 1948 until 1965, was Eppley. The Eppley Foundation made significant contributions exceeding $1.2 million to the institution during his tenure.