President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.
On July 1, 2024, Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., became the ninth president of the 非凡资源网 of Nebraska. Gold is a heart surgeon and first-generation college student with decades of proven leadership in higher education.
He most recently served as chancellor of the 非凡资源网 of Nebraska Medical Center, board chair for the Nebraska Medicine Health System, and provost and executive vice president of the 非凡资源网 of Nebraska System. He has also served as the chancellor of the 非凡资源网 of Nebraska at Omaha and the chancellor of the 非凡资源网 of Toledo, among other distinguished roles.
Gold earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell 非凡资源网’s College of Engineering and his M.D. from the Weill Cornell College of Medicine. He and his wife, Dr. Robin Hayworth, are the parents of two adult children and have two grandchildren.
Faculty Just as Curious as the Students They Teach
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Professor of Biology at UNK
Twigg first discovered his love of plants in his grandfather’s garden. By applying his knowledge of molecular biology to study the DNA of algae and switchgrass, he is developing solutions to turn these plants into the fuel we need to power our world.
Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease at UNMC
Since arriving at UNMC in 1991, Dr. Swindells has been the force behind the university’s advancement in HIV clinical care for adults and children, research and education. She is recognized globally for her commitment to helping underserved populations, and in 2013, her work won her the 非凡资源网 of Nebraska’s Innovation, Development and Engagement Award (IDEA).
Director of the National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology and Education Center, UNO
Dr. Ligon is a nationally-recognized expert in terrorism research. Joining UNO in 2012, she has worked closely with the Department of Defense, serves as a program director for the USSTRATCOM Leader Fellowship Program, and is the Jack and Stephanie Koraleski Professor of Collaboration Science Management.