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HENDERSON – The Nevada Board of Regents approved a Predictable Pricing Program that will ensure students in public higher education are aware of the base tuition fees for at least a four-year period, so they can appropriately budget for tuition expenses. The “Predictable Pricing Program” will base future registration fees and non-resident tuition for undergraduate…

HENDERSON – A recent audit of transfer and articulation agreements between Nevada’s public institutions of higher education showed a marked improvement of collaboration between the seven degree granting intuitions. Transfer and articulation agreements are meant to create pathways for students to move credits seamlessly between one institution and another. For some, they enroll and graduate…

HENDERSON – The Nevada Board of Regents has approved an international partnership by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with higher education systems in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. “This strategic partnership will create new educational opportunities, build greater cultural understanding, and academic collaborations with our Tamaulipas colleagues,” said NSHE Chancellor Thom Reilly. College…

HENDERSON – The Nevada Board of Regents has approved an international partnership by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with higher education systems in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. “This strategic partnership will create new educational opportunities, build greater cultural understanding, and academic collaborations with our Tamaulipas colleagues,” said NSHE Chancellor Thom Reilly. College…

HENDERSON – Chancellor Thom Reilly presented six student success strategies aimed at improving student success at Nevada’s public higher education institutions. The six strategies were developed and discussed at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Student Success Summit in January. “NSHE is singularly focused on student success and improving transparency and accountability for our…

HENDERSON – The Regents’ Scholar Awards for 2019 have been announced by the Nevada Board of Regents, honoring eight students for their academic achievements, leadership ability and service contributions throughout the state. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 stipend funded by the Nevada System of Higher Education administration. “These eight students represent the future of…

HENDERSON – The Nevada Board of Regents has named recipients of the 2019 Distinguished Nevadan awards who will receive the Nevada System of Higher Education’s most prestigious honor at Spring commencement ceremonies. The award recognized prominent individuals who have made significant contributions to the cultural, economic, scientific, or social advancement of Nevada and its people.…

LAS VEGAS – The Board of Regents officially launched a national search for UNLV’s next permanent president on Friday. The Regents also waived an NSHE code that would have prevented the university’s acting president, Marta Meana, Ph. D., from applying. The waiver allows Meana to be considered as a candidate if she so chooses. That…

The Board of Regents passed a resolution aimed at financially assisting any enrolled NSHE student impacted by the federal government shutdown on Friday. Earlier this week, Gov. Steve Sisolak sent a letter to Board of Regents Chair Kevin J. Page and Chancellor Thom Reilly requesting the Nevada System of Higher Education financially assist any student…