Nebraska University Demands Big Budget Boost | Lincoln News

Nebraska’s flagship university is asking for a massive $102 million funding boost over two years—$91 million for operations and $11 million for student and research support—to replace aging software and cover rising costs, but Governor Pillen is pushing back hard, citing an $850 million state deficit and demanding proof that the university’s request is justified, as the state seeks to cut spending across the board. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8cee9962a65bf8b