Editor's Note: All engagement listed below are open to the news media. Dr. Gold will be available throughout the trip for interviews. Journalists who are unable to attend an event but wish to interview Dr. Gold may contact Cara Pesek at (402) 570-1585 or carapesek@nebraska.edu.
This July, University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., is visiting communities across Nebraska to engage in conversations about the future of the university and how it can support a robust and thriving Nebraska.
The tour kicked off on July 10, with conversations with ÆßÃõ¼º½al and community leaders in Norfolk. The tour continues July 21-25 with stops in Peru, Chadron and other communities throughout the state.
The 2025 tour builds upon a statewide trip Dr. Gold took in 2024, shortly after he began his role as the ninth president of the University of Nebraska.
“Over the past year, we have had wonderful conversations with Nebraskans from across the state, who shared how the university has impacted their lives, and how we can become even stronger in the future,” said Dr. Gold. “This summer, I am excited to continue those conversations as we write the next chapter of our University of Nebraska and grow the impact we have on all Nebraska.”
Dr. Gold’s statewide tour includes the following stops. Future trips are planned to include additional Nebraska communities.
Thursday, July 10
9:15 a.m.: Meeting and tour at Northeast Community College Beatrice campus hosted by NECC President Leah Barrett
Location: The Lifelong Learning Center, Suite O197, 801 E. Benjamin Ave, Norfolk
1:30 p.m.: Norfolk Revitalization Tour
Location: Leaving from Black Cow Fat Pig, 702 W. Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk
3:15 p.m.: College of Nursing, Norfolk Division Tour
Location: NECC, 801 E. Benjamin Avenue, Norfolk
Monday, July 21
9:30 a.m.: Meeting and tour at the Peru State College campus hosted by Peru State President Wendy Waugh
Location: Center for Achievement and Transition Services, Peru State College, 600 Hoyt St, Peru
Tuesday, July 22
9:00 a.m.: Grand Island tour hosted by Grand Island Chamber President Mary Berlie
Location: Meet at Stuhr Museum, 3133 US-34, Grand Island
9:45 a.m.: Grand Island community coffee hosted by Grand Island Chamber President Mary Berlie
Location: Stuhr Museum, 3133 US-34, Grand Island
3:00 p.m.: Kearney community coffee and reception hosted by University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Neal Schnoor
Location: Ponderosa Room A/B in the Student Union at UNK, 1013 W 27th St, Kearney
Wednesday, July 23
9:45 a.m.: Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture tour and campus conversation hosted by Interim NCTA Dean Dr. Kelly Bruns
Location: NCTA, Agriculture Education Center, 404 E. 7th Street, Curtis
1:30 p.m.: West Central Research and Extension Center community forum hosted by WCREC Interim Director Dr. Julie Peterson
Location: Snyder Building, 402 W. State Farm Rd, North Platte
4:00 p.m.: Mid Plains Community College conversation hosted by MPCC President Ryan Purdy
Location: Room 201, Health & Science Center, MPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd, North Platte
Thursday, July 24
2 p.m.: Western Nebraska Community College conversation hosted by WNCC President Greg Dart
Location: Coral E. Richards Boardroom, 1601 E. 27th St, Scottsbluff
Friday, July 25
8 a.m.: Alliance community coffee hosted by Alliance Chamber Executive Director Cassielien VanKerrebrook
Location: West Side Event Center, 2472 County Road 62, Alliance
11 a.m.: Chadron State College tour and lunch conversation hosted by Chadron State College Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Kimberly Paddock-O'Reilly
Location: Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center, 1101 Main Street, Chadron