Nebraska
Gold announces NU leadership appointments
The University of Nebraska system has announced interim appointments to two senior leadership positions.
Dr. Chris Kratochvil will serve as interim vice president for external relations, overseeing a team responsible for state and federal relations, communications and media relations, marketing and digital media, and event planning. Kratochvil will also oversee functions of the president’s immediate office and collaborate with government relations and communications teams across the campuses to help strengthen relationships with university stakeholders and promote NU’s brand and reputation.
Kratochvil, who joined the University of Nebraska in 1999, has held a variety of leadership positions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, including his current roles as vice chancellor for external relations, chief medical officer for UNeHealth and distinguished chair in the Global Center for Health Security, an organization he helped establish following the 2014 Ebola outbreak. A professor of psychiatry, Kratochvil’s research experience is in neuroscience drug development. He has collaborated with NU’s National Strategic Research Institute and chaired the Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Kratochvil will retain his UNMC titles and responsibilities in addition to his new role in the president’s office.
David Jackson will serve as interim executive vice president and provost and dean of the graduate college. Jackson, previously the vice provost, has more than 30 years of experience at the University of Nebraska, starting as a faculty member in UNL’s Department of Food Science and Technology and including appointments as interim head of the department, associate dean of the Agricultural Research Division and other leadership roles. He previously served as the NU system’s interim provost during the interim presidency of Susan Fritz.
The provost is the university’s senior academic officer, responsible for collaborating with the campus chief academic officers and serving as the primary liaison to the Board of Regents’ Academic Affairs Committee. Jackson also facilitates research collaborations across the NU campuses, helps administer the Nebraska Research Initiative, supervises the director of Nebraska EPSCoR and assists the campuses in obtaining Board and Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education approvals for new degrees/majors and organizational units.
Both Kratochvil and Jackson report to the NU system president and will serve as members of the Executive Cabinet. Their appointments are subject to formal approval by the Board of Regents.
“We are fortunate to have a talented team in the president’s office, and I am very pleased to welcome both Chris and David into these important roles,” said Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, NU system president. “I know they are eager to work closely with colleagues across the University of Nebraska to continue our momentum in engaging with and impacting Nebraskans in every corner of the state. I thank Chris and David for their willingness to step up and serve, and look forward to the opportunities ahead.”
Gold said plans for permanent leadership in the offices of the provost and external relations will be shared when they are developed.
Nebraska Game and Parks is offering residents a chance to win prizes simply for getting outside and moving, as part of a challenge honoring America’s 250th birthday.
The Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge invites participants to log miles through activities like walking, running, kayaking, horseback riding and more using any fitness app. The goal is to reach 250 miles before the end of the year. Once completed, participants fill out a form on the Nebraska Game and Parks website to become eligible for prizes.
Mike Selman, a regular walker at Zorinsky Lake, said the challenge caught his attention.
“I think it’s great, as long as you put in the time and effort,” Selman said.
Selman said getting outdoors is already a big part of his routine.
“I absolutely love it, I love being outdoors, just the beauty, the nature, the trees, the water,” Selman said.
He said one of his favorite aspects of the challenge is the opportunity to explore Nebraska’s many outdoor spaces.
“Especially here, around Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Flanagan, you got great opportunities and great places to go,” Selman said.
When asked if he planned to submit his miles, Selman did not hesitate.
“I’ll definitely think about it, most definitely,” Selman said.
Between Memorial Day and the end of the year, logging just over 1 mile a day would be enough to reach the 250-mile goal and qualify for prizes.
Download our apps today for all of our latest coverage.
Get the latest news and weather delivered straight to your inbox.
We’ll have to wait a bit longer to get into the Cowgirls’ Super Regional.
A rainy night in Lincoln meant the teams only managed to get four outs into the Super between Oklahoma State and Nebraska. The game is tied at 0. The weather delay lasted about two hours before they called it.
The game will resume at 4 p.m. Friday and be televised on ESPN2. They will not play another game Friday, as Game 2 will now take place at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Nebraska football team added its third 2027 offensive line commitment and addition from the state of Georgia on Wednesday.
Loganville (Ga.) Grayson offensive lineman KD Jones officially announced his commitment to NU this week. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Jones picked the Huskers over Georgia Tech, Auburn, Kentucky and Virginia Tech. He visited Lincoln on May 6 and is scheduled to take his official visit to Nebraska on June 6.
***JOIN HuskerOnline for $1 for your first 5 days, then get 50% off your first year***
The Huskers first offered Jones in April, after offensive line coach Geep Wade had previously been recruiting him at Georgia Tech.
“Coach Wade called me and offered me today,” Jones told HuskerOnline on Apr. 25. “He has been on me for a long time, ever since he was at Tech. So his interest wasn’t anything new to me. He came to watch me train at school and was amazed. He offered the next day.”
Jones joins safety Corey Hadley from the state of Georgia in NU’s 2027 recruiting class.
“I knew nothing about Nebraska before the offer,” Jones said in April. But now that Coach Wade and Coach (Lonnie) Teasley are there, I know I can trust them.”
Jones had planned to take official visits to all the schools recruiting him, but his early commitment to NU appears to have shut down those visits.
He jones Omaha (Neb.) Millard North’s Matt Erickson and fellow Grayson product Jordan Agbanoma are the other offensive linemen in the Huskers’ 2027 recruiting class. He’s now the 10th commitment in Nebraska’s class of 2027.
Never miss breaking news or another HuskerOnline article again. Click HERE to sign up for HuskerOnline’s Daily and Breaking News Newsletters
-
Finance1 second ago
Aussie who turned teen side hustle into $100 million empire pushes back at retail trend
-
Fitness6 minutes agoWhat is soft fitness? Experts say the gentler wellness trend could be the key to finally enjoying exercise
-
Movie Reviews18 minutes ago‘The Birthday Party’ Review: Hafsia Herzi, Benoît Magimel and Monica Bellucci in Léa Mysius’ Gripping if Uneven Home-Invasion Thriller
-
World30 minutes agoVideo: Europeans Remain Wary as Trump Promises to Deploy Troops to Poland
-
Politics42 minutes agoVideo: Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Intelligence Chief
-
Health1 hour agoEili Lilly’s Retatrutide Weight-Loss Results Rival Bariatric Surgery
-
Lifestyle1 hour agoLate night has enough political humor already, says host stepping into Colbert’s slot : NPR’s Newsmakers
-
Technology2 hours agoGoogle’s AI search is so broken it can ‘disregard’ what you’re looking for
