University of Nebraska Special Board of Regents Meeting: November 21, 2025.

The University of Nebraska System Board of Regents held a special meeting on November 21, 2025, primarily to discuss and approve the consolidation of the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center into a single Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accredited administrative unit, to be known as the University of Nebraska. This consolidation aims to restore single accreditation that existed from 1913 to 1968, enhance faculty collaboration, streamline student transfers, and improve national and global recognition, including potential re-entry into the Association of American Universities (AAU). The board unanimously approved the consolidation and authorized the university president to set a formal date for the transaction. The meeting also included public comments addressing concerns about budget cuts, program eliminations, and the impact of the consolidation on various campuses. Additionally, the board moved into a closed session to discuss real estate transactions and personnel matters. No specific procurement contracts or vendor selections were discussed during the meeting.