UNK open forum 2 p.m. Feb. 1 Dear Colleagues: I’m writing to update you on our budgetary challenges. In his State of the State address Thursday (Jan. 12), Governor Ricketts proposed a 2017-19 budget package that includes reductions for a number of state agencies, including the University of Nebraska. Under the Governor’s proposal, our state funding would be reduced by $12 million next year, with half of that amount restored in the second year. Let me explain what that … [Read more...] about President Bounds addresses fiscal uncertainties; Working with chancellors to manage cuts
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Governor signs budget package, moving Otto Olsen replacement forward
It’s official: the legislation to fund University of Nebraska renovation projects has passed and been signed by Gov. Pete Ricketts. What that means for UNK: A new Otto Olsen building. The Governor on Wednesday approved legislation related to the University of Nebraska’s two highest priorities this year: a proposal to extend a state-university partnership on building renovation projects; and a proposal to improve the university’s competitive position in its president and … [Read more...] about Governor signs budget package, moving Otto Olsen replacement forward
