Chancellor's Messages

Dr. Rodney D. Bennett

Chancellor's Messages

Chancellor Rodney Bennett

A Message from the Chancellor

Dear Colleagues,

I am emailing to communicate that I have made the decision to postpone my investiture as the 21st Chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from Saturday, December 21, to a date to be determined in the spring.

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Message from the Chancellor: Interim Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer

Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Mark Button, current Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, has agreed to serve as Interim Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, succeeding Kathy Ankerson, who has announced her retirement at the conclusion of the calendar year.

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Message from the Chancellor: Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation

Colleagues,

Dr. Sherri Jones, Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, has informed me of her decision to step down from her current role November 15 to begin transitioning to her planned retirement.

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A Message from the Chancellor

UNL Community,

Today, I am pleased to share with you that for the first time since 2017 we can celebrate an overall enrollment increase at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A total of 23,992 students are choosing to attend our university this fall, the most since 2021 and a 1.7 percent increase over Fall 2023.

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A Message from the Chancellor

Welcome to campus, Huskers!

As we begin to wrap up the first day of classes, I want to thank you for choosing the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It was incredible to see so many new Huskers at historic Memorial Stadium on Friday night, and a joy to see all our students back on campus today.

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A Message From the Chancellor

Last month, I completed my first year as the 21st Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Over the last year, I have asked a lot of questions and have listened intently. I have explored and studied all parts of our campuses and traveled our great state from Nebraska City to Scottsbluff.

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Join me at the 2024 Celebration of Service

Faculty and Staff Colleagues:

It is my honor to invite you to a special opportunity to celebrate faculty and staff marking important milestones in service to the university in 2024. All employees are invited to lunch on September 6 at the Coliseum as we honor the talent and dedication of our colleagues achieving five-year-service milestones.

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A Message from the Chancellor

Dear faculty, staff and students,

As the start of the fall semester approaches, I want to share with you a little of what to expect regarding the Huskers' Friday night home football game with Illinois on Sept. 20. 

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A Message from the Chancellor

UNL Community –

Yesterday, the Board of Regents approved the contract of Dr. Jeffrey Gold as President of the University of Nebraska System. I am so pleased that our Regents have selected a leader with Dr. Gold’s academic background and proven leadership ability. I look forward to working with Dr. Gold to envision the University’s exciting future.

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Hello, Husker Family

It is truly an honor and a privilege to have assumed duties as the 21st chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on July 1.

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