University of Nebraska Regent Emeritus Bob Whitehouse has died at the age of 77. Whitehouse was from Papillion and represented District 4 on the Board of Regents from 2006 to 2018, twice serving as chairman.
“My heart is heavy at the news of Regent Emeritus Bob Whitehouse’s passing,” says University of Nebraska System President Ted Carter. “Bob was a public servant in every sense of the word. In each of his many roles – teacher, coach, principal, regent, volunteer – he approached every task with the singular goal of making a positive difference for students and our communities. Indeed, Bob was a teacher and coach to all who met him and learned from his kindness, humility and passion for service.”
Carter says “Bob was a beloved husband, father and friend, and the impact he leaves on our university and state will last for generations. Lynda and I are thinking of his wife Kim, their children and all their family and friends during this sad time.”
A lifelong educator, Whitehouse began his 47-year career with Omaha Public Schools as a teacher and coach at Omaha Central High School. Whitehouse was also involved with the Collective for Youth organization, helping to develop before- and after-school as well as summertime programming for young people in the Omaha area.
As a university regent, Whitehouse was a champion for student access and affordability and quality academic and research programs. He served during a time of enrollment and research growth, and key leadership appointments across the system.
Whitehouse and his wife raised three children.
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