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Speaking during the meeting’s public comment period, Hingorani said he was recruited in July 2022 to lead the PCCE and that the center is funded through a partnership combining state funds with philanthropic support to UNMC. He described multiple operational problems he said threaten the center’s research and patient care missions: state funds diverted to pay salaries that he said should be paid by UNMC and Nebraska Medicine; repeated blocks on purchases of mass spectrometry and spatial profiling equipment he called “essential” for early detection and therapeutics work; cybersecurity and patient-data management deficiencies that have deterred outside collaborators; facilities management awarding contracts at what Hingorani said were sometimes “as much as 500% over the most competitive bid”; and Nebraska Medicine’s marketing declining to advertise the PCCE’s multidisciplinary clinic because, he said, the unit does not acknowledge the Board of Regents’ authority to designate centers of excellence.

Hingorani told the regents he has raised these concerns repeatedly in writing and in person with senior university and medical center leadership, and that those attempts have not produced satisfactory changes. He asked the board for an opportunity to meet with regents to discuss the issues in detail and to resolve them.

The board did not take action or provide a direct response during the public comment period; the chair closed public comment and the meeting proceeded to consent and administrative agenda items.

Note: Allegations cited here are those made aloud during the public comment period. The transcript records Hingorani’s claims; the board did not take a formal action at the meeting to investigate or adjudicate the specific allegations. Details such as procurement percentages and fund diversions were stated by Hingorani in his remarks and are reported here as his assertions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","University of Nebraska Board of Regents Meeting: August 14, 2025.","oneSentenceSummary","Dr. Sunil Hingorani, director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence at UNMC, told the Board of Regents the center faces administrative barriers that he said threaten its research and patient care work, and requested a meeting with the board to discuss those issues.","taxTitle","Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska","taxId",29123,"location","Nebraska","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6747042,"University of Nebraska honors faculty and programs at Aug. 14 Board of Regents meeting",1475,2005000,3480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5587005-c0e9f1027a89adc5d3b3f3a9dfe104e8&start=2005&end=3480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5587005-c0e9f1027a89adc5d3b3f3a9dfe104e8/thumbnail_2005000.jpg","/articles/6747042/Nebraska/University-of-Nebraska-honors-faculty-and-programs-at-Aug-14-Board-of-Regents-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747042-388ac24973783a2e63d7920cab753d38/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147601&Signature=V4CKlrysANyL7pLQdAbOmAPF4K154kHe72SpMGaQ7uTN41t2k0Dr6pyZ3qdupsoKpf3aQoabeLqksHDJAmqdg3LFp0SnrqkllZUq-tLtUa5I4lL6ca7AdaLK~Q6jf4038RQHt~dP7hf01vuhYxj8jO1MSPbvfXKSS4fC2mV2NOTaaCDqK8O-6NLMHlZTJhkI~ODGpnlkmiYaAC0nsA9FyZFZH4BrPv6~E06EVuCjR4VkV10eTgtrtlnDRe1iTCcQi6zfz8afq3JmoeZFzbrDp91fdKsamRufdTavvI~eMZ3Agi7jEbU4QvrnmHVcXVn9gsaYDmHCIImxMwPdkHpdrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Regents presented the 2025 President's Excellence Awards during its Aug. 14 meeting, celebrating faculty and university programs across the system.

President Jeff Gold described the awards as the \"most prestigious faculty honors given by the president's office,\" noting they recognize exceptional achievements in teaching, research, engagement and innovation. He said honorees are selected following a \"rigorous nomination and evaluation process.\"

The board and president presented the Outstanding Research and Creative Activity awards to Timothy Shofford, Adele Hall Professor of English and director of creative writing at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and to Jay Storrs, Willa Cather Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at UNL. Gold said Shofford’s work has been featured in national outlets and that Storrs’ published work on hemoglobin and high-altitude species has been cited widely.

The Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity awards went to Betsy Becker, professor and director of physical therapy education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and to Renee McPhee, coordinator for the professional program in veterinary medicine in a collaborative program between UNL and Iowa State University. Gold emphasized both recipients’ sustained records of curriculum innovation and student mentorship.

Innovation and engagement honors were given to Gina Ligon, director of the National Counterterrorism Innovation Technology and Education Center at UNO, and to Karoly Murnick, dean of the Munroe Meyer Institute at UNMC. The Phi Pica faculty commercialization award went to Dr. Chan Nguyen of UNMC for medical-device inventions. The Goodrich scholarship program and the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at UNL also received systemwide recognition for student success and departmental teaching, respectively.

Following the presidential awards, the board presented a series of \"kudos\" recognitions to staff across campuses for long service and student support, including Suzanne Ekstrom (UNK), Joe Brownell (UNL Military and Veterans Success Center), Jesse Delaney (UNMC clinical research nurse), and Sierra Roseby (UNO student involvement director).

The presentations included short remarks summarizing each recipient’s accomplishments and photo opportunities with the president and regents. Gold encouraged attendees to take informational brochures available at the meeting describing the awardees. The awards and kudos presentations concluded before the board moved to regular business.","The Board of Regents recognized faculty and programs across the University of Nebraska system with the 2025 President's Excellence Awards and multiple \"kudos\" honors. Awards highlighted research, teaching, innovation, commercialization and student-success programs, and named several individual recipients from UNL, UNMC and UNO.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6747027,"Board authorizes up to $500 million in facilities bonds and a $500 million commercial paper program",551,8961000,9512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5587005-c0e9f1027a89adc5d3b3f3a9dfe104e8&start=8961&end=9512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5587005-c0e9f1027a89adc5d3b3f3a9dfe104e8/thumbnail_8961000.jpg","/articles/6747027/Nebraska/Board-authorizes-up-to-500-million-in-facilities-bonds-and-a-500-million-commercial-paper-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747027-b89f4696cbe79d8174360182cb535002/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147601&Signature=H2qOMF6srX5W0b2WpoADQrffjYYnRt0pYVR7NjvKc1Pszj1paGy07XTSNJup7hLWgHaP2WaR2vTgrRXjTtI6UyUWllBvT00NxfjrwKAGrtHWggz50H75RxqQJmhuvODuf3kfzur2BKiw~u700NilEBASXWe9~75JGew3LSSudHkA74J7rwQ9xDF8WH6cW7YgrP9VFrcFwOJRQ-8G~cITI8OeFKpxBUT76XP6lOismjBdT73NFKVjfoSCSejOAVh5r91DZLGKYpAtVPNmRCZ3ZVMLcYgVkWqYeh44~nEAh0CnrdUkUrDrNu3pBLcUQe4AUoazePcI-OikiekZS7XVng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Regents on Aug. 14 authorized two major financing resolutions to provide capital flexibility for system projects.

The first resolution authorizes financing through the University of Nebraska Facilities Corporation for an amount not to exceed $500 million to finance various projects. The resolution allows a maximum maturity of 40 years, though actual maturities will be determined by market conditions and are expected to be 30 years or less. The resolution also delegates to specified officers—among them the president and the senior vice president and chief financial officer—the authority to finalize terms and execute financing documentation. Finance staff told the board the internal lending program is fully subscribed and that the bond authorization will provide capacity for upcoming projects; each individual project will return to the board for review and approval prior to issuance.

The board also authorized the creation of a commercial paper notes program of up to $500 million outstanding at any time. Board materials and staff described the commercial paper facility as a short-term financing vehicle to complement long-term bond financing, to be used for timing and cash-flow needs related to projects (including timing of philanthropic gifts and state funding). As with the bond authorization, finance staff said any project financed with commercial paper will be brought back to the board for review and approval.

Both items were reviewed and recommended by the Business and Finance Committee and approved by roll-call votes during the meeting.","The Board authorized the University of Nebraska Facilities Corporation to issue long-term facilities bonds of up to $500 million and approved a commercial paper program authorizing up to $500 million in notes. Regents said projects financed through these mechanisms will be brought to the board for prior approval of specific capital projects.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6747033,"Board approves new academic programs, including a dual-track M.S. in Artificial Intelligence, and several program consolidations",1137,6374000,7511000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5587005-c0e9f1027a89adc5d3b3f3a9dfe104e8&start=6374&end=7511","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5587005-c0e9f1027a89adc5d3b3f3a9dfe104e8/thumbnail_6374000.jpg","/articles/6747033/Nebraska/Board-approves-new-academic-programs-including-a-dual-track-MS-in-Artificial-Intelligence-and-several-program-consolidations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747033-09e10443132ad0b142a309d1849bc917/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147601&Signature=QT-xCi0iyQaHyhCbnO8cpy3GBbdDrPivXPwI9PjaxTL6ATFILG~StqN5c1XHCNA4~Gcy~szb1LNeYPqww9UdU2UUSWkOqilYjAw8vuroMDOFBtokwuh8R1yr4ub3yXiNQoaULhyfqrVAkR9s3jlHHeH8gftLHflWGzK-OH3DytANGsEdjCmjYK5Zimx49sbGwuVSRu4AwNMSd7OHW0V7326wS2aeFOZD-I8nCFqMUpvMatZ9Q7R0IbtzYDK1jMCxV22oxX6aAv~wP-mnCZTE0wAVZavM-nJPYjTeYdWu9Hv0xeGEwefPvWn54Acfs9ZEBr94gL3ZLJaljMxS9M68Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Regents voted on a set of academic proposals across system campuses during its Aug. 14 meeting, approving program additions, consolidations and discontinuations recommended by the Academic Affairs Committee.

At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the board approved (1) a field endorsement in science for grades 7–12 administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy to allow graduates to teach biology, chemistry, earth and space science and physics, and (2) a 30-credit Master of Arts in Education in Health Education administered by the Department of Kinesiology and Sports Sciences. University materials said both items were approved by the Nebraska Department of Education and are intended to address shortages of science and health educators, particularly in rural districts.

On the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus, the board approved elimination of the Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Economics, with curriculum to be integrated as a specialization within the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics. The board also approved renaming and consolidating civil and environmental engineering degrees to reduce duplication, and authorized a stand-alone Ph.D. in Computer Engineering to replace two specializations within an existing unified doctoral program.

The board unanimously approved a collaborative, dual-track Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI). One track will be administered by the Department of Computer Science at the University of Nebraska Omaha (on-campus) and the other by the School of Computing at UNL (online, non-thesis, modular 8-week courses). Regents and campus leaders said the program aims to serve both traditional students and working professionals and to meet workforce needs in government, industry and academia across Nebraska and the region.

Additional academic actions approved included discontinuing a perioperative nursing administration certificate at UNMC due to partner institutions developing similar internal programs; establishing a BA in Studio Art and Art History at UNO; eliminating an MA in economics at UNO (with a thesis option to be added to the MS in economics); and creating a Center for Competencies, Skills and Workforce Development (CCSW) at UNO to coordinate competency-based education, workforce partnerships and industry co-development.

Board members emphasized the collaborative nature of shared programs, particularly the AI degree, and requested continued reporting on program enrollments and resource implications. Several items were approved by roll-call vote after committee recommendation.","The Board approved multiple academic items on Aug. 14: UNK endorsements and an M.A. in health education, UNL program consolidations and a new PhD in computer engineering, and a collaborative dual-track Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence between UNO and UNL. Several low-enrollment programs were discontinued or restructured.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6747022,"Board approves President Gold’s contractually earned performance pay after debate over funding source",201,12271000,12472000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5587005-c0e9f1027a89adc5d3b3f3a9dfe104e8&start=12271&end=12472","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5587005-c0e9f1027a89adc5d3b3f3a9dfe104e8/thumbnail_12271000.jpg","/articles/6747022/Nebraska/Board-approves-President-Golds-contractually-earned-performance-pay-after-debate-over-funding-source","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747022-8b792c10502eb4ce1e532b0de70c7ccd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147601&Signature=MVxLhyEt1F~gLocf34S2z3uhIm2C2iBPkgo9V~uts34x-LnYtksOWtGlZxlMJIn-nuue60ph48TfD7dyPe3ktoIGRf4~P5G0szPQf9szoBj5BgmEcIczdketAXtrjvc3~MJTIfx-K0gaVDCXEHcLGu7hP3YZml~6soSYRP-D7vjv2bxy0pP5vpE9qe4ZwWvOJDFAxMXkntxNbrLnFpFNrkbVlJwxu5EJALy9AmplDs1AbKIVxegPkVHfIc-NPWS6-~~egjRFBJxgnqYAWZz~QyV30fTD4bHx0lqPweodJJ0RP-5mH2IxRrxkoXxAv9RT3-6UqJxEOWGE2lwsBW9Wyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Regents voted to approve President Jeff Gold’s contractually eligible performance-based compensation for the 2024–25 year at the Aug. 14 meeting, following extended discussion about whether university system funds should be used to satisfy the contractually specified payment.

Under section 2 of President Gold’s employment agreement, he is eligible for a performance-based award equal to up to 15% of base salary upon meeting quantitative goals. Board materials presented at the meeting reported that Gold scored 98 out of 100 on the performance matrix tied to leadership pillars and deliverables for the year. The board debated whether the payment should be financed from system funds or secured from external donors, given ongoing budget reductions across campuses.

Supporters of paying the award from system funds described it as a contractual obligation the board undertook when it approved the president’s employment terms; they noted comparable performance-based arrangements elsewhere in the system. Opponents said the university’s fiscal pressures and recent cuts to services made them reluctant to expend system resources and urged exploring alternative funding sources. Two regents voted \"no\" on the final roll call; the motion passed by majority vote.

The transcript records multiple regents praising Gold’s first-year accomplishments, citing research growth, fundraising milestones and statewide outreach, while also expressing the tension between honoring contracts and fiscal constraints. The board did not identify a specific alternate funding source during the meeting; the payment was approved by roll-call vote.","The Board approved the contractually eligible performance-based component (up to 15%) for President Jeff Gold for fiscal 2024–25 after discussion over whether system funds or external sources should cover the payment. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with two regents recorded as voting 'no.'","actionData","errors"]

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UNMC pancreatic cancer center director tells Board of Regents of administrative barriers to research and patient care

University of Nebraska honors faculty and programs at Aug. 14 Board of Regents meeting

Board authorizes up to $500 million in facilities bonds and a $500 million commercial paper program

Board approves new academic programs, including a dual-track M.S. in Artificial Intelligence, and several program consolidations

Board approves President Gold’s contractually earned performance pay after debate over funding source