LINCOLN- On Monday, the chairman of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents dispelled rumors that he would put his name in the running to become NU's next president following current President Carter's departure. Tim Clare, the chairman and regent, said he will not be a candidate, but will instead head a search advisory committee that will provide input on the qualities needed in a new university leader.

"I'm working hard to attract the best president we can possibly attract," said Clare, "If we can attract the right visionary leaders, we can do some amazing things at the university." Clare, an attorney, has served on the Board of Regents since 2008, having been reelected in 2014 and 2020. In the past, Clare has been the subject of rumors concerning a run for higher political office, like Governor of Nebraska.

Some NU observers expressed concern that if Clare was interested in the job, it would discourage other candidates from applying. During the last Board of Regents meeting, however, Clare pushed away these rumors and announced that a professional search firm and an appointed advisory committee will be selected during the next meeting to aid in the presidential search.

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