Davies named ‘priority candidate’ for permanent UNMC chancellor

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 764

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Dr. H. Dele Davies could soon be the next permanent chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, pending a 30-day review and likely future vote of the NU Board of Regents.

The University of Nebraska system announced Davies on Wednesday as the “priority candidate” for chancellor. Under state law, NU names one priority candidate for a 30-day public vetting period, after which the NU board can vote to confirm the …

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