I’m the president of the University of Nebraska. Here’s why I’m so optimistic
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Last month I marked my first year as University of Nebraska president with a tour that took me border to border across our state, revisiting communities I’ve come to know over my 11 years in Nebraska.
My conversations with Nebraskans from all walks of life renewed my confidence in the future of our state and in the future of our public university system.
Originally published: August 27, 2025
Author: Jeffrey Gold
Position: President
Institution: University of Nebraska
Published by: Omaha World-Herald