NU regents to consider increasing Project Health budget by $557M, extending president’s contract

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 548

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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OMAHA — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents this week will consider extending NU President Jeff Gold’s contract by three years, to mid-2032, and increasing the $2.19 billion budget for NU’s “Project Health” by 25%.

The amended agenda for Friday’s meeting proposes extending Gold’s contract from June 30, 2029, until June 30, 2032. His base salary has remained at $1.06 million since he became president on …

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