LINCOLN- A commitment to stay for at least ten years was among three must-haves that Gov. Pillen conveyed to the NU Board of Regents for the person selected to fill the presidency, which has been vacant since the start of this year. The other two criteria were that the person has Nebraska ties and respect for conservative values.

On Wednesday, the Board of Regents selected Dr. Jeffrey Gold to lead the University of Nebraska System, seemingly fulfilling two of those three criteria. Gold, originally hailing from New York, has been a Nebraska resident for ten years now, and said that he is prepared to lead the NU System for as long as he is able.

However, when asked about his thoughts on diversity, equity, and inclusion, a contentious political topic that Pillen campaigned against in 2022, Gold said, "Frankly, we need to be a welcoming organization for all students and faculty and staff...where people feel they belong." Gold was selected unanimously by the Board of Regents, and will now go through a 30-day public vetting period before a confirmation vote is held.

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