The University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Omaha will continue to share a chancellor through the end of the 2018-19 school year.
UNMC Chancellor Dr. Jeff Gold was appointed interim chancellor at UNO in April 2017 after a national search to replace John Christensen stalled.
NU President Hank Bounds said the university will revisit UNO’s leadership position sometime next summer.
Bounds added he has been pleased with Gold’s work on both campuses, and said the leadership structure has helped the university achieve a savings during a time of budget cuts.
“Those efforts will need to continue, not just in Omaha but across all campuses,†he wrote in a letter Friday. “As we work to continue our upward trajectory during this challenging period, it’s clear that stable leadership will be key to our success.â€
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Faculty leaders at both UNO and UNMC supported the decision, saying Gold has received a positive reception from faculty, staff and students at UNO while preserving his high degree of investment and engagement at UNMC.
Gold said he was humbled by the vote of confidence from NU leaders and he will work to find new partnerships and efficiencies between the two campuses.
“The leaders at UNO and UNMC have worked together to build collaborations, increase efficiencies and continue to provide an unparalleled educational atmosphere for our students,†he said. “I am excited about the opportunity to continue to lead these fine institutions.â€