LINCOLN, Neb. —

University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold will not accept the merit-based portion of his salary.

The Board of Regents approved that bonus during Thursday's meeting.

But Gold said he wants that $159,000 to be used to support programs across the university's campuses.

Gold called it "An honor to be able to make this decision to support our university and the communities we serve during this critical time for higher education."

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