NEBRASKA CITY – The priority candidate to serve as the University of Nebraska’s eighth president is scheduled for a meet-and-greet public forum in Nebraska City on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

The University Board of Regents named Walter “Ted” Carter, the immediate past superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, as priority candidate on Friday.

He is scheduled for a lunch forum at the Lied Lodge and Conference Center in Nebraska City from noon to 1:30 p.m.

NU Regent Rob Schafer, who represents District 5, will attend the luncheon and help host Carter for his Beatrice visit earlier in the day.

Carter’s appointment is subject to a 30-day public vetting period that will include open forums on each NU campus and across the state.

Board of Regents Chairman Tim Clare  and Vice Chairman Jim Pillen issued a joint statement.

Clare, Pillen: “We have come to know Ted Carter as a highly accomplished, humble, student-focused candidate who we believe could lead the University of Nebraska into an even stronger future.”

“We’re thrilled to introduce Ted and his wife Lynda to the people of the state and we hope Nebraskans will take advantage of these important opportunities to hear from Ted and share their thoughts on his fit as our next president.”

Carter’s visit to Nebraska City is part of a statewide series of open forums that will allow Nebraskans to meet the candidate and provide feedback.