LINCOLN–UNL News Release Feb. 6)–The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the appointment of Katherine S. Ankerson as interim chancellor for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln during a Feb. 6 meeting. NU President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., tapped Ankerson to serve as interim chancello r following the departure of Rodney Bennett, who served as UNL Chancellor from mid-2023 until January. Prior to stepping into the role of interim chancellor, Ankerson served as UNL’s executive vice chancellor, with previous roles as dean, associate dean and professor in UNL’s College of Architecture. “Interim Chancellor Ankerson is the right leader for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln at this moment,” said Dr. Gold. “She is extremely collaborative and forward-looking, and I have greatly enjoyed working with her over the past month. I look forward to seeing how the Lincoln campus moves forward and grows stronger under her leadership.” ...read more read less