Celebrating our NU retirees today with President Hank Bounds. Karen Ressegieu is retiring from University of Nebraska at Omaha after 53 years -- a perfect example of the dedication and service of our faculty and staff. We thank our retirees for everything they've done for students & the state. #NUforNE

"Blueprint Nebraska has the potential to be a landmark statewide collaboration to help drive a new era of growth throughout our state." Coverage of today's launch from the Lincoln Journal Star's Matt Olberding:

"At the end of the day, it's really about placing the great state of Nebraska in the very best place for success". This morning NU President Hank Bounds stood with business leaders from across the state and Governor Pete Ricketts to announce the launch of Blueprint Nebraska - learn more about this statewide coalition here:

At 10:30 a.m. today, President Hank Bounds will join business leaders & Governor Ricketts to announce Blueprint Nebraska, a statewide coalition that will build long-term plan for economic growth and prosperity for our state. WATCH LIVE:

A Kearney Hub op-ed from Chancellor Doug Kristensen: "University of Nebraska at Kearney is committed to expanding access & support for high-quality education while increasing the university's positive impact in Kearney and across the state."

With Berkshire Hathaway Days upon Omaha, it's a great time to remember that Warren Buffett's very 1st investment was in himself...by investing in an NU degree. Higher ed paid off for Warren...and makes life better for students, alumni, businesses & all Nebraskans. NU truly creates dividends for life.

An op-ed from President Hank Bounds as we celebrate the graduation of nearly 6,700 University of Nebraska students: "Higher education is about opportunity – to experience the world in a new way, to meet people different from yourself, to discover passions and to build a brighter future. Nothing illustrates the power of higher education better than the stories of our students." #NUforNE

From Board of Regents Chairman Rob Schafer: “Even as we navigate fiscal challenges, it’s time to get focused on where we want to go. We’ve got to decide what great looks like and build a plan for getting there." via Omaha World-Herald

Peter McCornick, Executive Director of the Water for Food Institute: "Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute has become a sought-after partner & convener since its formation in 2010." Read the Lincoln Journal Star's report on NU's global leadership in sustainable use of natural resources. #NUforNE

It is our goal to make NU the very best place in the nation to be a student and the best place to work. To that end, we have sent out a campus climate survey to all faculty, staff and students to measure where we're doing well--and how we can improve. We hope you will take a few minutes to complete it! Please check your university email for the survey link. If you don't see a copy of the survey in your inbox or spam folder, contact Gallup Client Services at 1-888-332-9454 to receive your unique link.

ICYMI from Rick Ruggles and the Omaha World-Herald: NU President Hank Bounds — "We need a plan for growth in this state. We need to be all in as a state in growing high-wage jobs."

It was great to be back in the Husker Sports booth during the Spring Game halftime to talk about the recent #NEleg session, the support Nebraskans have for their University, and why President Hank Bounds is keeping his eye on the horizon. Listen here: