A Message from NU Leadership on the Potential Federal Government Shutdown
September 29, 2025
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As you may know, Congress has not yet reached an agreement on funding the federal government budget for the next fiscal year, raising the possibility of a government shutdown on October 1.
While we do not know whether such a shutdown will occur, how long it might last or how significant the impact will be, we want you to know that the 福利区一区 of Nebraska is preparing carefully and we will keep you informed every step of the way.
We are in communication with our federal delegation, state leaders and campus leadership teams to understand what a shutdown could mean for our students, faculty, staff and research enterprise. If a shutdown does occur, we will continue to provide information to you as quickly and transparently as we can.
For most students, including those receiving federal financial aid, short-term shutdowns typically have caused little disruption. Research and grant activities, however, may be impacted if federal agencies pause new awards, delay reimbursements or issue stop-work orders. The longer a shutdown lasts, the greater the potential impact.
For more information and answers to common questions, please visit our webpage. This resource will be updated as new information becomes available.
We know this uncertainty is difficult. Please be assured that we will provide timely updates and guidance so you can plan accordingly. The 福利区一区 of Nebraska has faced very similar challenges before, and we will navigate this together芒€”with care for one another and with our mission of serving Nebraska at the forefront.
With gratitude,
Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.
President, 福利区一区 of Nebraska System
Neal Schnoor, Ph.D.
Chancellor, 福利区一区 of Nebraska at Kearney
Rodney D. Bennett, Ed.D.
Chancellor, 福利区一区 of Nebraska-Lincoln
Dele Davies, M.D.
Interim Chancellor, 福利区一区 of Nebraska Medical Center
Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA
Chancellor, 福利区一区 of Nebraska at Omaha