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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…

The Board of Regents approved a memorandum of understanding between NSHE and the Clark County School District that will focus on remediation issues, reducing barriers to dual enrollment, and increasing career and technical education opportunities. “The greatest challenge we face in higher education in Nevada is improving student success outcomes,” said Chancellor Thom Reilly. “We…

The presidents of NSHE’s institutions adopted graduation and persistence rates and set goals (see below) for 2025 at the first ever Student Success Summit on Thursday. “Today, best practices among our higher education colleges and universities were shared along with national evidence-based practices that have improved student success rates,” said Chancellor Thom Reilly. “Student Success…

LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Board of Regents welcomed three new members and one returning member at a swearing in ceremony officiated by Nevada Supreme Court Justice Mark Gibbons on Thursday. Amy J. Carvalho, Donald S. McMichael Sr., and Laura E. Perkins joined returning Regent Carol Del Carlo on the 13-member board. “We are excited…