# University of Nebraska Board of Regents Meeting: October 9, 2026.

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents meeting was held October 9, 2026, at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The board approved a revised program statement for Project Health, a proposed 1,542,592-square-foot academic health care project with a total estimated cost of $2.748 billion. The revised scope reflects an anticipated increase of just over $500 million beyond the original estimate to accommodate future patient volumes, clinical and surgical capacity, research, and education. The motion passed by roll call vote.

The board also approved intermediate design documents and authorized execution of a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract for the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Howard L. Hawks Athletics Training Center. The project uses the construction manager at risk delivery method, and the contract is to remain within the previously approved scope, schedule, and budget; Meyers Carlile (MCL) had a preconstruction services agreement. The motion passed. Separately, the board approved an amendment to President Gold’s deferred compensation agreement removing a 15% incentive; officials stated that the compensation is privately funded, with no state or tuition dollars involved.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Sources
- [University of Nebraska Board of Regents Meeting: October 9, 2026.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs0z81X1VbA) - University of Nebraska System