NSHE 2019 Diversity Events
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UNR, WNC Show Institutional Metrics to Attain Strategic Goals
CARSON CITY – The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents were presented with metrics from the University of Nevada, Reno and Western Nevada College 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 Mark Johnson and…
Hundreds Enroll in MGM College Opportunity Program
CARSON CITY – Over 250 employees of MGM Resorts International from across the nation have enrolled in the first semester of the company’s College Opportunity Program, which provides more than 70,000 MGM Resorts employees in the United States with access to free college through the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). The MGM College Opportunity…
NSHE Board of Regents Appoint Interim President of DRI
CARSON CITY – Dr. Kumud Acharya, an ecological engineer whose pioneering work in Nevada helped local and state water managers address aquatic invasive species threatening both Lake Mead and Lake Tahoe, has been tapped to lead Desert Research Institute. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents appointed Dr. Acharya as Interim President after…
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…
Board of Regents Renew Contract of Great Basin College President and Extends the Contracts of Two Others
RENO, Nev. – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents renewed the contract of Great Basin College President Joyce M. Helens and extended by one year the contracts of University of Nevada, Reno President Marc A. Johnson and Nevada State College President Bart. J. Patterson. “I’m proud of the work of President…