Cara Pesek University of Nebraska System

Board of Regents approves 2027–29 biennial budget request

At Thursday’s meeting, regents also approved state requests to fund several strategic initiatives.

Aug 14, 2026

An exterior photo of Varner Hall

UNMC faculty receive university’s most prestigious awards

Amy Duhachek-Stapelman, MD, received an Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award, and Benson Edagwa, PhD, received the Faculty IP Innovation and Commercialization Award.

Aug 12, 2026

Benson Edagwa, PhD, left, and Amy Duhachek-Stapelman, MD

Regents approve interim structure for Nebraska Medicine governance

Monday’s actions provide for a temporary structure, as Omaha Community Foundation joins the governance team.

Jun 30, 2026

A panoramic photo of the med center campus, featuring numerous campus buildings and a blue sky

Board of Regents provides update on Nebraska Medicine governance

Resolution passed to work with Omaha Community Foundation with goal of admitting foundation as a governing member.

Jun 18, 2026

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine dual logo sign

Regents approve 2026-27 operating budget, including tuition increase

Pending joint accreditation of UNMC, UNL also highlighted at June 18 meeting.

Jun 18, 2026

Varner Hall
Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Nebraska convenes national leaders to advance bioeconomy, innovation

The NU System and Council on Competitiveness are hosting a two-day ‘competitiveness conversation’ in Omaha.

Apr 29, 2026

Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, NU System president

Board of Regents approves move toward single-member governance of Nebraska Medicine

Dr. Gold: The decision offers the chance to ‘stay true to the vision that has helped Nebraska Medicine grow into a world-class medical center.’

Jan 15, 2026

Signage and the Durham Research Center towers as seen from the campus entrance at Saddle Creek Road and Emile Street. Photos from my last photo stroll across campus on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Special Board of Regents meeting rescheduled for Jan. 15

The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the boardroom at Varner Hall.

Jan 9, 2026

Varner Hall

A visionary plan to transform the future of health care in Nebraska

The NU Board of Regents will consider a historic and exciting strategic transaction.

Jan 5, 2026

University of Nebraska Board of Regents will meet on Jan. 9 at 3 p.m. at Varner Hall, 3538 Holdrege St. in Lincoln, to consider the governance change for Nebraska Medicine.