# NU, Omaha Community Foundation to share Nebraska Medicine governance  
**Published:** 2026-06-29T20:01:17.000Z  
**Source:** [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/06/29/nu-president-talks-omaha-community-foundation-nebraska-medicine-transition/)  
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The University of Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved amended bylaws Monday giving the Omaha Community Foundation a governing role in Nebraska Medicine, according to a report by the [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/06/29/nu-president-talks-omaha-community-foundation-nebraska-medicine-transition/). The foundation will hold two board seats on Nebraska Medicine's board of directors, replacing seats previously held by Clarkson Regional Health Services.

The governing arrangement will extend from July 1 through Sept. 30, giving the university and foundation time to develop a more permanent structure. The transition comes as NU looks to close its $800 million deal with Clarkson Regional Health Services for the health system's 50% stake in Nebraska Medicine on Tuesday.

NU President [Jeffrey Gold](https://news.unl.edu/article/gold-charts-progress-vision-in-first-state-of-the-university-address) told reporters the Omaha Community Foundation represents "the breadth and depth of the philanthropic communities that serve the State of Nebraska." Gold said the foundation's "well-respected role as one of the largest and most successful community foundations in the nation" makes it "a perfect fit" to sustain Nebraska Medicine's continued success.

After Clarkson announced plans to step away from Nebraska Medicine, numerous philanthropic organizations reached out to the Board of Regents to express interest in ensuring Nebraska Medicine remains a world leader in healthcare. The goal is to admit the Omaha Community Foundation as a "qualified charitable designee" and equal parent member of the nonprofit.

The partnership represents a significant shift in Nebraska Medicine's governance structure. Clarkson and the university have shared member-governance of Nebraska Medicine since the healthcare system was founded in 1997. In July 2024, Clarkson Regional Health Services announced its intent to withdraw membership as it shifted away from healthcare management.

The university and the Omaha Community Foundation will work out details of the nonprofit's involvement in Nebraska Medicine during the next few months. The arrangement supports NU's broader [Project Health](https://www.unmc.edu/project-health/) initiative, a $2.19 billion cutting-edge medical facility currently under development at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

## Sources

- [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/06/29/nu-president-talks-omaha-community-foundation-nebraska-medicine-transition/)
- [Board of Regents provides update on Nebraska Medicine governance](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/06/18/board-of-regents-provides-update-on-nebraska-medicine-governance/)
- [As Nebraska Medicine-Clarkson deal closes, NU Regents make Omaha nonprofit equal partner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/06/18/omaha-community-foundation-in-talks-to-join-nu-as-owner-of-nebraska-medicine/)
- [Project Health - University of Nebraska Medical Center](https://www.unmc.edu/project-health/)

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