September 12, 2025
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett has outlined the plan for $27.5 million in reductions to address a structural budget deficit and anticipated challenges in FY2026. This total includes approximately $21 million to close a structural gap and an additional $6.5 million in proactive reductions. The plan, outlined in a memo to the Academic Planning Committee, includes proposed academic program eliminations and realignments.
This is one step in UNL’s budget reduction process; in the coming weeks, UNL’s Academic Planning Committee will gather campus feedback and provide recommendations to the Chancellor. The proposal, timelines, and additional information can be viewed at budgetprocess.unl.edu.