Nebraska Board of Regents name priority candidate for president [Video]

The Nebraska Board of Regents named a priority candidate to be the new university president.On Wednesday morning, the regents nominated Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., currently the chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.’A life-defining moment’: Dr. Jeffrey Gold reflects on work at ground zero 20 years after 9/11. See the story here.All regents spoke in favor of Gold, who accepted the designation, at Wednesday’s meeting.Gold met with reporters Wednesday and said that he’s excited and humbled to show off the benefits of higher education.Wednesday’s designation now triggers a 30-day vetting period required by state law, where Gold will schedule a series of public forums, meeting with students, staff, and stakeholders from Omaha to Lincoln and Kearney.On April 19, regents are expected to vote on his confirmation, and said he’s expected to take office between May and June.The regents also thanked interim president Chris Kabourek for his work leading the …