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Chancellor’s Bulletin Summer 2019

Dear Colleague, It has been quite the eventful summer here at the Nevada System of Higher Education. Board of Regents Chair Jason Geddes and I have worked closely with President Marc Johnson and Provost Kevin Carmin, and the leadership at the University of Nevada, Reno in the wake of the explosion that damaged two residence…

NSHE Board of Regents Names CSN’s New Student Union after Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson

LAS VEGAS – The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents on Friday unanimously voted to name the new student union building at the College of Southern Nevada, North Las Vegas campus, after Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson. Thompson, a tireless advocate for education, passed away unexpectedly in May. “Assemblyman Thompson was a selfless advocate for…

CSN, NSHE celebrate completers of Prison Education Program

By Meghin Delaney College of Southern Nevada More than 50 inmates celebrated their academic and workforce training achievements in June, thanks to the state’s Prison Education Program. The College of Southern Nevada provides the education portion of the program, which aims to help inmates transition back to society. The students are able to earn academic…

NSHE and Board of Regents Statement Regarding UNR Incident

The Nevada System of Higher Education and the Board of Regents is closely monitoring the situation at the University of Nevada, Reno. “The safety of our students and staff is of paramount importance,” Chancellor Thom Reilly said. “We support the university in its recovery from this incident.” Regents Chair Jason Geddes said, “Nothing is more…

DRI President Kristen Averyt Resigns, Dr. Kumud Acharya Named Officer in Charge

LAS VEGAS – Desert Research Institute (DRI) President Dr. Kristen Averyt on Monday announced her resignation for personal reasons effective June 30, 2019. Dr. Kumud Acharya, an ecological engineer currently serving as DRI’s Interim Vice President for Research, has been designated as DRI’s Officer in Charge. Dr. Averyt has served as president of the institution…

NSHE Institutions Unite to Obtain Renewable Energy and Cut Costs

RENO, Nev. – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents authorized negotiating a contract with NV Energy that allows all eight NSHE institutions, as well as NSHE administrative buildings, to obtain energy from 100 percent renewable sources and save the system hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. The arrangement would authorize NSHE…

NSHE Board of Regents Review Strategies for Closing the Achievement Gap

RENO, Nev. – With the goal of eliminating achievement disparities among minority students by 2025, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents on Friday reviewed the status of current strategies and the next steps necessary to close the gap across all of NSHE’s degree-granting institutions. Next steps include scaling existing high-touch student…

NSHE Regents Receive Update on Southern Nevada University Police Consolidation

RENO, Nev. –Since its inception in February, the University Police Services, Southern Command has moved into a new law enforcement complex, is in the process of purchasing a state-of-the-art communications system, standardized uniforms, vehicles, and equipment, started a body worn camera program, and established an office of Clery Compliance for all four institutions, and received…
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