Former Nebraska First Lady Runs for Regent Seat

Susanne Shore seeks Omaha seat on University of Nebraska Board of Regents

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Susanne Shore, the former first lady of Nebraska, is running for a seat on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents representing the Omaha district. Shore says she wants to help the university system heal from recent infighting and work with stakeholders to set a new vision for the university's future.

Why it matters

The University of Nebraska has faced months of internal turmoil and division among its leadership, and Shore's candidacy represents an effort to bring stability and unity to the institution as it charts its path forward.

The details

Shore, who served as Nebraska's first lady from 2015 to 2019, is seeking the Omaha-area seat on the university's governing board. She has pledged to work to heal divisions within the university system and collaborate with students, faculty, and other stakeholders to develop a shared vision for NU's future.

  • Shore served as Nebraska's first lady from 2015 to 2019.

The players

Susanne Shore

The former first lady of Nebraska who is running for a seat on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

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What they’re saying

“I want to help NU heal from months of infighting and work with all stakeholders to set a vision for its future.”

— Susanne Shore, Candidate for University of Nebraska Board of Regents

What’s next

Shore will face off against other candidates in the Omaha district election for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents seat.

The takeaway

Shore's candidacy represents an effort to bring stability and unity to the University of Nebraska system as it works to move past recent internal divisions and chart a new course for the future.