LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed Joel Makovicka, a former Husker fullback and physical therapist, to fill a vacant seat on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents representing Omaha’s District 4. Makovicka played on three national championship teams at NU and now runs a physical therapy practice in the Omaha and Lincoln areas. His appointment runs through January 2027, and he may seek election to keep the seat.

Makovicka replaces Elizabeth O’Connor, who resigned after being charged with felony DUI in connection with a 2025 crash. Voters will choose who serves the remainder of the term later this year, with a primary in May and a general election in November.

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