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Regents approve Clarkson transaction details and $200 million donation; move to bring Omaha Community Foundation into Nebraska Medicine governance
Summary
The Board of Regents approved amendments to the Clarkson membership agreement and a $200 million donation agreement, and adopted a resolution to place Omaha Community Foundation designees on Nebraska Medicine's interim board while pursuing formal membership arrangements.
The Board of Regents voted June 18 to approve two executive items tied to Clarkson Regional Health Services and Nebraska Medicine and to adopt a related resolution to advance a philanthropic governance partnership.
The board approved a first amendment to the membership agreement with Clarkson Regional Health Services that, as recited in the meeting materials, specifies a $300 million closing cash payment by the university to Clarkson as part of a larger transaction. In a separate vote the board approved a donation agreement documenting a $200 million donation from Clarkson to the university at closing; the agreement carries naming recognition for one of the hospital towers and describes conditions for use of the funds toward "project health" construction.
After discussion about the negotiation process and philanthropic involvement, the board also adopted a resolution directing university leadership to recognize and admit two Omaha Community Foundation designees as interim Nebraska Medicine board appointees from July 1, 2026, through Oct. 1, 2026, to work collaboratively on amended articles and bylaws and toward a potential permanent role for the foundation.
Board members and university leaders praised the philanthropic community for sustained investments and described the package as a path to strengthen Nebraska Medicine's capacity for patient care, research and workforce training. President Jeffrey Gold and several regents highlighted the role of local philanthropic partners and the goal of ensuring Nebraska Medicine remains "a world leader of health professions, education, research and extraordinary patient care," language echoed in the adopted resolution.
Roll-call votes recorded approval for both the membership amendment and the donation agreement and unanimous support for the resolution establishing the interim appointments and directing further collaboration with the Omaha Community Foundation.
Next steps: Dr. Gold was asked to implement the board's direction, including working with Omaha Community Foundation and Nebraska Medicine to update governance documents, and to oversee implementation of the donation and transaction mechanics at closing.
