L. Dennis Smith

Leaders from the University of Nebraska system issued statements in honor of NU President Emeritus L. Dennis Smith, who died Monday at the age of 83. Smith, who was system president from 1994 to 2004, died at Indiana University Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, with family members at his side, according to his obituary. “Dr. Smith was responsible for hiring me as UNK chancellor nearly 20 years ago. I enjoyed my relationship with him tremendously, and admired his … [Read more...] about L. Dennis Smith remembered as staunch advocate for research and academic quality