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
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
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
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
Regents approve 2026-27 operating budget, including tuition increase
Pending joint accreditation of UNMC, UNL also highlighted at June 18 meeting.
Jun 18, 2026
Interim Chancellor Davies named priority candidate in UNMC chancellor search
Dr. Davies has served as UNMC’s interim chancellor since 2024.
May 6, 2026
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
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
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
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