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HLC Approves Joint Accreditation for UNL and UNMC

  • published: 2025/11/14
  • contact: Cara Pesek - University of Nebraska (NU) System
  • email: carapesek@nebraska.edu
The University of Nebraska (NU) System seal.

Earlier this week, the University of Nebraska (NU) System received confirmation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) that its application for joint accreditation for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center has met all qualifications and as such been approved by the HLC Board.

Joint accreditation of UNL and UNMC, restoring the combined accreditation that was in place before 1968, will fully align the university with its peer institutions, strengthen our national reputation, expand student opportunities, and position Nebraska for greater competitiveness, while maintaining the individuality and identity of each campus. In addition, joint accreditation will create new opportunities for partnership and innovation that benefit all campuses, colleges and programs within the university system.

“This is an important step in our university’s Odyssey to the Extraordinary,” said NU President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. “Joint accreditation paints an accurate picture of the strength and prestige of the University of Nebraska, and represents us in a way very similar to our highly regarded peers. I am very pleased to share this information.”

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About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). 

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