University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., who began his new role on July 1, is kicking off a statewide tour Monday that will take him to each end of the state for conversations with Nebraskans about the future of the university and Nebraska’s growth and competitiveness.
The five-day tour, beginning in Nebraska City and concluding in Scottsbluff, will include stops in a dozen Nebraska communities and engagements with civic, business, education, agricultural, health care, philanthropic and government leaders, along with students, faculty and staff and members of the media.
Conversations in every community will help inform the university’s vision for its next chapter, according to Dr. Gold.
“This trip is dedicated to listening and learning from Nebraskans in every corner of our state about how we can work together to create a strong future,” Dr. Gold said. “I’m excited to travel across our 500-mile campus to learn more about the University of Nebraska’s statewide impact and hear from community members about our opportunities to build upon our long history, strengthen our partnerships, and collectively continue to change lives, build the workforce and keep Nebraska competitive and growing.”
Dr. Gold’s statewide tour includes the following stops. Future trips are planned to include additional Nebraska communities.
Monday, July 29
7:30 a.m.: Community coffee in Nebraska City
Location: Morton-James Public Library, Kimmel Gallery, 923 1st Corso St.
10 a.m.: Business/community roundtable in Falls City
Location: Falls City Chamber, 1705 Stone St.
