Nebraska AAUP calls regent vote a ‘deep blow’ to university’s academic future

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - One Nebraska organization responded to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents’ decision to approve the elimination of four University of Nebraska–Lincoln programs on Friday .

The Nebraska Conference of the American Association of University Professors said the regents’ decision is a deep blow to Nebraska’s academic future and to the university itself.

“Despite overwhelming testimony from faculty, students, staff, community members and 830 ‘Stop the Cuts’ petition signatures, the Regents chose to endorse cuts that will weaken core academic programs, undermine research excellence, and jeopardize the long-term vitality of our institution,” said UNL AAUP President Sarah Zuckerman.

“Today’s vote ignores strong recommendations from the Academic Planning Committ