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Month: February 2026

Heng-Moss Hired without a Search

February 26, 2026March 1, 2026 UNL AAUP

Last week, Tiffany Heng-Moss was named Vice Chancellor of IANR and VP for ag and natural resources for the whole NU system. Some of us here at UNL AAUP headquarters are old enough to remember when we used to do… Read moreHeng-Moss Hired without a Search

Academic Freedom, Shared Governance, Tenure

Regents reject plan for rotating chair among regions of Nebraska

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 John Bender

More information: Regents by District | Regent District Map of the State | Regent Districts in Douglas County | Regent Districts in Sarpy County | Regent Districts in Lancaster County After the drama over UNL program eliminations at the December… Read moreRegents reject plan for rotating chair among regions of Nebraska

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Senate creates committee to review strategic plan metrics

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 John Bender

The UNL Faculty Senate voted Feb. 3 to create a special committee to examine and report on the proposed metrics for the University of Nebraska’s strategic plan for the system. (See the document here.) The metrics align with the five… Read moreSenate creates committee to review strategic plan metrics

Academic Freedom, Faculty Senate, Shared Governance

Cluster Hires after Cluster Fires?

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 UNL AAUP

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Friday morning with breaking news. Yesterday, the Bugeater received reports from the College of Arts and Sciences chairs and directors’ meeting that the interim dean, on behalf of EVC Mark Button, stated there was sufficient… Read moreCluster Hires after Cluster Fires?

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