Pilot program seeks undergrad standouts to build better Nebraska

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 736

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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OMAHA — An effort described as an anti-brain drain program “on steroids” has been launched to identify and nurture cream-of-the-crop college talent in hopes they won’t flee Nebraska.

Called the Nebraska Leaders Program, it brings together the University of Nebraska system, Omaha-based Creighton University and a group of well-known employers.

Longtime education administrator Ken Bird was coaxed out of retirement by business leaders to kick off the “pilot” as a nonprofit. Bird is retired …

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