Chancellor's Bulletin | Nevada System of Higher Education

NSHE Information Security Hosts “Cyber Security is Everyone’s Responsibility” Virtual Presentations

October 13, 2020

LAS VEGAS – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is proud to celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness Month by hosting a virtual series called “Cyber Security is Everyone’s Responsibility.” The goal of the Cyber Security Virtual Presentation Series is to focus on how NSHE faculty, students, and staff can better protect their online presence…

NSHE Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 12, 2020

LAS VEGAS – Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Chancellor Melody Rose along with NSHE’s eight institution presidents recognized Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. In a statement celebrating Native Americans, including the Numu (Northern Paiute), Nuwu (Southern Paiute), Newe (Western Shoshone), and the Wašiw (Washoe) peoples, Chancellor Rose said, “Indigenous Peoples’ immeasurable…

The FAFSA Application Process has Begun

October 1, 2020

LAS VEGAS – Thursday was not only the first day of October, it also marked the beginning of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA application process for the 2021-2022 academic year. Current Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) students and soon to be students are encouraged to complete their FAFSA application with…

Nevada State College’s Presidential Search Begins Today

October 1, 2020

HENDERSON, Nevada — Nevada State College students, employees and community members are invited to the Nevada System of Higher Education’s (NSHE) Presidential Search Forum as current Nevada State College President Bart Patterson announced he will be completing his service to the campus at the end of his contract in June 2021. NSHE Chancellor Melody Rose,…

NSHE’s Weekly Report on COVID-19 Positive Cases

September 28, 2020

LAS VEGAS – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is reporting weekly COVID-19 positive cases from throughout its eight institutions and system administration. The data, which will be released on Mondays, is being made available as part of NSHE’s continuing effort to create a transparent and safe educational experience for Nevada’s public higher education…

Nevada Wins $13.8 million Workforce Development Grant

September 28, 2020

LAS VEGAS – Gov. Steve Sisolak’s Office of Workforce Innovation (OWINN) received a $13.8 million federal grant to support short-term job training programs to help prepare unemployed and underemployed individuals for in-demand occupations in Nevada. The funding will bring the opportunity to offer expanded, streamlined access to short-term courses, credentials and pathways in high-growth, high-wage…

State of Nevada Joins Federal Lawsuit Challenging Mandated Title IX Changes

September 21, 2020

LAS VEGAS – The State of Nevada has joined a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s mandated changes to Title IX regulations. The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has been working with the Nevada Attorney General’s office at the urging of student leaders, who contend the Title IX changes…

Board of Regents Appoint former Gov. Sandoval New University of Nevada, Reno President

September 17, 2020

RENO, Nevada – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents voted to appoint former Gov. Brian Sandoval as the University of Nevada, Reno’s next president. He becomes the first Hispanic and 17th president of the 146-year-old university. Gov. Sandoval, who is currently a Distinguished Fellow of Law and Leadership at UNLV’s William…

Search Committee Recommends former Gov. Brian Sandoval to be UNR’s Next President

September 16, 2020

RENO, NEVADA – The Nevada Board of Regents ad hoc UNR President Search Committee recommended former Gov. Brian Sandoval to be the university’s 17th president on Wednesday. The Board of Regents are scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. Thursday to make their decision. The meeting will be live streamed here: www.nshe.nevada.edu. BIOGRAPHY Brian Sandoval was…

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NSHE Board of Regents Receives Institutional Metrics for UNR, WNC

September 11, 2020

LAS VEGAS – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents was presented with metrics from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and Western Nevada College (WNC) relating to their performance in the areas of Access, Student Success, Closing the Achievement Gap, Workforce Education, and Research. The metrics were presented by UNR President…

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