The Nebraska Board of Regents has nominated Dr. Jeffrey Gold, the current chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, as the priority candidate for the new university president. Gold has accepted the designation and will undergo a 30-day vetting period, including public forums and meetings with stakeholders. The regents are expected to vote on his confirmation on April 19, and he is likely to take office between May and June. Gold's experience and advocacy for higher education and healthcare have garnered support, and he aims to reinstate the university's AAU membership while emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
Dr. Jeffrey Gold has been selected as the priority candidate to become the University of Nebraska's next president, following a closed session by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Gold, who currently serves as the chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been involved in various initiatives and developments within the university system. The announcement initiates a 30-day vetting period, with the potential for Gold to officially assume the role in April.
The Nebraska University Board of Regents named Dr. Jeffrey Gold as the priority candidate for president of the NU system, triggering a 30-day period for public forums. Meanwhile, Troy Dannen was announced as UNL's new athletic director, replacing Trev Alberts. The AD shakeup follows a $450 million overhaul of Memorial Stadium, with construction set to begin next year.
