The University of Nebraska system has released the latest episode of its "Shaping the Future" video series, featuring Anne Barnes, the NU system’s senior vice president and chief financial officer. The series, hosted by President Jeff Gold, features conversations with researchers, students, educators and partners across the state who are changing lives and making an impact.
In the episode, they discuss Barnes’ journey to the University of Nebraska, the current state of the University of Nebraska’s budget, and major capital projects underway.
In addition to Barnes’ role with the NU system, she also serves as vice chancellor for business and finance and business development at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and interim vice chancellor for business and finance at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She joined UNMC’s leadership team in 2022, after 25 years at the University of Oklahoma. Her decision to take the next step in her career and move to Nebraska was an easy one.
“There aren't many academic medical centers that have the broad number of colleges that UNMC has.” Barnes said. “The amount of philanthropic support that UNMC has benefited from — and the momentum the medical center has — also made it an easy decision. I wanted to be part of it.”
Among Barnes’ responsibilities at UNMC has been business development, leading major capital projects like the development of the EDGE District and Catalyst building, which will benefit Omaha’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and the state as a whole. Together, they are bringing entrepreneurs and academics together to create a space for innovation, research and new discoveries.
“It helps us recruit, retain and drive the economy of both Omaha and Nebraska,” Barnes said.
New episodes of “Shaping the Future” are released monthly and feature faculty, staff, students and partners from across the university’s four campuses and the state of Nebraska. Topics will include athletics, counterterrorism, student success, healthcare, K-12 education and many others.
Click the video above to watch Gold’s interview with Barnes.
