LINCOLN — Next week, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider moving ahead with a multimillion-dollar health project meant to benefit the state’s healthcare capacity.

The regents will meet Aug. 8 to consider the $2.19 billion first phase of Project NExT at the University of Nebraska Medical Center as well as NU’s two-year budget request for the Legislature next session. The board will also consider creating new undergraduate programs in artificial intelligence and esports media and communication, among other items.

UNMC is seeking regent approval of its more detailed plan for the $2.19 billion first phase of Project NExT, and for a green light to spend $50 million more in existing philanthropic funds for related design work. The first phase has been dubbed Project Health: Building the Healthiest Nebraska. Its focus is limited to Nebraska, providing expansions and improvements to boost research, education, clinical, and community services aimed at benefiting the state’s healthcare needs. On a broader scope, Project NExT’s overall investment could surpass $4 billion and include two future phases.

“Project Health will provide the appropriate amount of room, support and ancillary space to continue the mission of training future healthcare professionals,” says UNMC materials prepared for the regents.

UNMC leaders say Project Health furthers the goal of growing professional student enrollment by up to 25% to meet Nebraska’s urban and rural healthcare needs.

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