“The free and open pursuit of ideas is a cherished principle in higher education, and its preservation is vital for any great university. As our policies and practices make clear, the University of Nebraska is strongly committed to academic freedom. We support and defend the liberties our teachers and learners have to freely discuss ideas in and outside of the classroom. “Our central mission is to educate Nebraska’s future leaders, and in preparing students to be … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska statement on critical race theory
Jim Pillen
Change to endowment investment policy key to NU sustainability vision
Following more than a year of dialogue with students and other stakeholders, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents is set to amend the policy that guides its endowment investment decisions, a step NU President Ted Carter said is key to the university’s vision for sustainability and responsible stewardship of its resources. Under a change to go before the board at its April 9 meeting, regents would be able to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) … [Read more...] about Change to endowment investment policy key to NU sustainability vision
Newly installed university president charts path for growth, success
LINCOLN – Newly installed University of Nebraska President Ted Carter on Friday outlined a multi-year plan for growth and success across the NU system, calling for decisive action to serve the needs of students and the state during a time of great change for higher education. Carter unveiled the plan during a virtual ceremony formally installing him as the NU system’s eighth president. The plan is informed by months of work by a 28-member, system-wide committee of … [Read more...] about Newly installed university president charts path for growth, success
Virtual installation celebrates University of Nebraska, President Ted Carter
University of Nebraska faculty, staff, students and friends are invited to watch the virtual installation ceremony for NU System President Ted Carter on Friday, Aug. 14. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. via livestream. No RSVP is required and the livestream will be available to all members of the public. A link will be provided closer to the date of the event. Hosted by Board of Regents Chairman Jim Pillen, the program will include video greetings from students, … [Read more...] about Virtual installation celebrates University of Nebraska, President Ted Carter
Board of Regents approves 2020-21 university operating budget
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday unanimously approved the NU system’s 2020-21 operating budget, part of a multi-year plan to address fiscal challenges presented by COVID-19 while also laying the groundwork for future growth and success across the campuses. “This budget plan puts our students and the people of Nebraska first,” President Ted Carter said in reviewing the proposed budget … [Read more...] about Board of Regents approves 2020-21 university operating budget
