University of Nebraska Board of Regents

02/07/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/07/2025 17:34

University of Nebraska to announce $6.4 billion economic impact at Tuesday news conference

University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., will announce the results of a study on the economic impact of the University of Nebraska during a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. The press conference will take place at Hudl, 600 P. St., Suite 400.

Dr. Gold will share the final version of a comprehensive study conducted by consulting firm Tripp Umbach. The findings reveal the university's significant contribution to Nebraska's economy, workforce, and the state's ecosystem of innovation.

The University of Nebraska is a key driver of the state's economy through employment, research, workforce development, and alumni contributions. Highlights from the study include:

  • $6.4 billion annual economic impact
  • 1 in 20 Nebraska jobs linked to the university
  • $10 return for every $1 of state investment

Paul Umbach, founder and president of Tripp Umbach, will share details from the report, including specific impacts of each of the university's campuses. Hudl chief technology officer, co-founder and University of Nebraska graduate Brian Kaiser, along with Hudl software engineer and fellow University of Nebraska graduate Sierra Futterman, will also speak at the event.

Hudl, a company founded by UNL alumni, exemplifies the university's role in fostering innovation and retaining top talent in Nebraska.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Cara Pesek, interim chief communications officer for the University of Nebraska, at [email protected] or 402-570-1585.


About the University of Nebraska

The University of Nebraska is the state's only public university system, made up of four campuses - UNL, UNO, UNK and UNMC - each with a distinct role and mission. Together the campuses enroll nearly 50,000 students and employ 16,000 faculty and staff who serve the state, nation and world through education, research and outreach. For more information and news from the University of Nebraska, visit www.nebraska.edu/news.