University of Nebraska Board of Regents Meeting: August 13, 2026

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents held a meeting on August 13, 2026, focusing on multiple academic program changes, budget requests, and capital projects. The board approved the elimination of several low-enrollment degree programs across campuses, including ethnic studies, insect science, and various master's and certificate programs. They also approved new degree programs in statistics and operational research, early childhood inclusive education, and a financial planning certificate. A significant agenda item was the approval of the University of Nebraska System's FY 2027-2029 biennial operating and capital budget requests, including a 4.25% base budget increase per year, funding for scholarships, biomedical research, and a $25 million request for modernizing the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The board authorized a guaranteed maximum price contract for the UNO Baseball and Softball Clubhouse construction and approved the naming of the UNO Athletic Training Facility as the Howard L. Hawks Training Center. Additionally, the board extended a licensing agreement with the Collegiate Licensing Company and amended a contract with Open Doors Inc. for name, image, and likeness (NIL) services, increasing the contract by up to $14.5 million. Public comments raised concerns about student housing affordability and management at UNMC. The meeting concluded with a closed session on real estate and transaction negotiations.