NU regents also gave approval to plans to begin winding down degree programs in geography and recreation management at the board s first meeting of 2024.
President Ted Carter said program cuts will be necessary to close a budget gap. His comments came after students and faculty at UNK protested a plan to end some programs.
An overhaul to how federal student aid is calculated could mean Nebraska families with farms or small businesses are expected to contribute more for their student to go to college.
Most of NU’s students still hail from the Cornhusker state, but the number of college-bound high school graduates is projected to remain flat before tapering off in the coming years.
Media Contacts: Alex Reuss, 402-471-1970 Justin Pinkerman, 402-471-1967 Media Release: Gov. Ricketts Signs Agreement to Expand Access to Affordable Post-Secondary Education in Nebraska From left to right: Southeast Community College President Dr. Paul Illich; WGU President Scott Pulsipher; WGU alumna Brenda Soto, Emergency Preparedness & Response Officer with the Nebraska