Community reaction to Dr. Maurer’s career move

Below government, community and campus leaders comment on the decision by Harold M. Maurer, M.D., to step away from his role as UNMC Chancellor to take on other responsibilities such as leading the fundraising efforts for UNMC’s comprehensive cancer center.

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Harold M. Maurer, M.D.

“Hal Maurer has been an outstanding chancellor whose dedication and leadership has built a world-class medical center here in Nebraska.” — Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman

“From clinics to classrooms, Dr. Maurer has dedicated his life to others. His leadership has helped UNMC grow into a nationally respected medical center, and he will undoubtedly bring the same accolades to the Foundation.” — U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns

“Chancellor Maurer is a visionary who has made UNMC the world-class institution it is today. Under his leadership, UNMC has fully integrated top-flight research with education and delivery of health services to help tens of thousands of people live longer and healthier lives. I’m pleased he’s taken on this new role because our Nebraska community and nation will benefit from his tireless dedication.” — U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson

“Hal has been persistent in pursuing a vision of UNMC as a world-class academic, research and clinical institution. While his style is to quietly make things happen, he has in the end been a transformative leader.” — Omaha businessman Walter Scott Jr.

“Under Hal Maurer’s leadership, UNMC has climbed to heights that were nearly unimaginable 15 years ago. UNMC is now an internationally recognized academic health science center, and its success is clearly a reflection of Hal’s abilities as a visionary leader. I’m pleased he will remain on board to spearhead the fundraising for UNMC’s next transformational project — the International Cancer Center Campus.” — Omaha businessman Mike Yanney

“Chancellor Maurer with his vision brought public health to UNMC, with his determination he allowed it to grow and thrive, and with his stewardship and commitment the College of Public Health today impacts the medical center, the university and the community we serve. Chancellor Maurer is a leader in every sense of the word, he is moving on after establishing a world class medical center with a solid infrastructure and a clear sense of purpose, his impact will last forever.” — Ayman El-Mohandes, M.D., M.B.B.Ch., M.P.H., dean of the College of Public Health

“What I admire and respect most about Hal Maurer is his continual pursuit of excellence. Fourteen years ago he established a vision that UNMC would be a ‘world class’ institution. Then he set out to tirelessly turn that vision into a reality. Chancellor Maurer has been an ardent supporter of the allied health professions and of the SAHP. On a personal note, I have so appreciated his interest in my career development and his willingness to share his time and expertise in the role of mentor.” — Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., senior associate dean of the School of Allied Health Professions

“Chancellor Maurer has been an inspirational leader and mentor whose guidance and vision have shaped UNMC into a first class, world-renowned academic medical center. His leadership and determination have touched the lives of students, patients and colleagues and they will never be the same. All residents of Nebraska have benefited from his efforts. We have been fortunate to have shared the stage with both Dr. and Mrs. Maurer over the past 20 years.” — Mike Leibowitz, Ph.D., director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute

“Dr. Maurer is a unique, transformational leader who masterfully combines vision with execution. Beverly and he have led UNMC to unimaginable heights. Their legacy is assured.” — Bob Bartee, vice chancellor for external affairs

“Among Dr. Maurer’s several notable qualities include his considerable team-building skills, his unique gift of being able to see both the visionary big picture without missing the critical fine details, and perhaps most importantly, his obvious respect for and inclusion of his wife, Beverly, as the chief ambassador for UNMC. I am very grateful for his mentorship and friendship towards me and my family during the past six months, but I am even more pleased that he will continue to leave more footprints on the sands of time at UNMC through his ongoing leadership of the new $370 million cancer center campus.” — Dele Davies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs

“Hal is among the few leaders who can simultaneously keep his eye on the ‘big prize’ while navigating the roadblocks and detours on the route there. His accomplishments here are ongoing, and it continues to be a privilege working alongside him.” — Don Leuenberger, vice chancellor for business and finance

“Dr. Maurer’s impact on this campus has been profound and will be long-lasting.You can see evidence of it wherever you look. He has created a clear vision of where we should be and has challenged each of us to set a high bar.” — Jennifer Larsen, M.D., vice chancellor for research

“Chancellor Maurer has been and continues to be a great leader and a personal mentor for me and with his support, the College of Dentistry thrives. He is always there when you need his input and he’s certainly not shy about sharing advice. He has built a very cohesive team of leaders under his direction who work extremely well together, and that cohesion drives our accomplishments.” — John Reinhardt, D.D.S., dean of the College of Dentistry

“Chancellor Maurer’s vision for the development of UNMC as one of the premier academic medical centers in the country is seen all around us. I was privileged and honored to have been selected by him to become the Dean of the College of Medicine a little over a year ago. In the time since my arrival I have learned much from him about leadership, vision, and how to achieve one’s goals. Although he will be moving on to a new position at UNMC, for those of us who have been privileged to be part of his tenure at UNMC, he will always be ‘The Chancellor’.” — Bradley Britigan, M.D., dean of the College of Medicine

“Chancellor Maurer’s impact on this university and even more importantly on the health of Nebraskans and beyond is immeasurable. Not only is he a visionary with extraordinary faith in the faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the university, he also is a true partner with community leaders and more as together we all build something bigger than anyone could do alone. . He has been a tireless supporter of nursing. I thank him for his leadership with amazing initiatives at each of our five divisions, including the establishment of the new Northern Division in Norfolk and building the new Center for Nursing Science in Omaha.” — Juliann Sebastian, Ph.D., dean of the College of Nursing

“Hal Maurer is a good leader, a good boss and a good friend. He has made us better. Well done, Hal, well done.” — Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D., dean of the College of Pharmacy

“Hal has been a great role model, and he and Beverly have worked together to contribute so much to the transformation of this campus and the medical center. I look forward to working with both of them on the campaign for the cancer center campus.” — Kenneth Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., director, UNMC Eppley Cancer Center