WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement regarding the selection of Hank Bounds as the new president of the University of Nebraska:

“I was pleased to learn that the University of Nebraska has chosen a new president to lead our world-class university into a new era. Nebraska is blessed to have a rich tradition of training the leaders of tomorrow and I look forward to working with Dr. Bounds to ensure we build on this history for future generations.”