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LAS VEGAS – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents approved extending the contracts of NSHE Chancellor Thom Reilly and UNLV President Marta Meana to December 2020. The Board of Regents will consider extending the contract of University of Nevada, Reno President Marc Johnson at an emergency meeting April 10. In light…

LAS VEGAS – Nevada Regent Sam Lieberman, a champion for higher education causes, died Friday April 3, 2020. He was 58. “We were devastated to learn of Sam’s death,” said Chancellor Thom Reilly. “He was so passionate about Nevada’s public higher education system and he cared very deeply about bettering our system for our students.”…

LAS VEGAS – Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Chancellor Thom Reilly has issued a directive that Nevada’s public higher education institutions continue remote instruction through the summer term. “As the situation continues to evolve with the COVID-19 pandemic, I am asking all institutions to plan for continuation of remote instruction through at least June…

LAS VEGAS –The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents will consider extending the contracts of NSHE Chancellor Thom Reilly and UNLV President Marta Meana to December 2020. The Board of Regents will also work to identify a candidate to serve as Acting President of UNR. President Marc Johnson is unavailable to continue…

LAS VEGAS – The Nevada System of Higher Education’s (NSHE’s) eight institutions have risen to help their local communities and state during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it’s students delivering food to the elderly, institutions loaning or donating urgently needed medical supplies, including ventilators and personal protective equipment (PPE) to first responders and hospitals, or…

LAS VEGAS – Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Chancellor Thom Reilly issued a new memorandum that will extend remote instruction at NSHE’s institutions through the end of the Spring semester and postpone in-person graduation ceremonies. However, degrees and certificates will still be conferred. “Given the ever-changing environment following the spread of COVID-19 and consistent…

To:  The Nevada System of Higher Education From:  Thom Reilly, Chancellor CC: The Nevada Board of Regents Date:  March 19, 2020 Re:  Memorandum on COVID-19 This week has been unprecedented in the history of Nevada and Nevada’s public higher education system. The Board of Regents and I want to start by thanking you for all…

To:  NSHE Presidents From:  Thom Reilly, Chancellor Date:  March 17, 2020 Re:  COVID-19 Memorandum In response to Governor Sisolak’s direction this evening, all non-essential employees and operations at any NSHE institution shall close effective at noon tomorrow, March 18, 2020, for at least 30 days. This closure includes any operations that may currently be open…

To:  NSHE Presidents From:  Thom Reilly, Chancellor Date:  March 16, 2020 Re:  Memorandum Guidance on COVID-19 – NSHE System Working Remotely As we continue to ensure that our campuses and NSHE System Administration are following the recommendations of health officials regarding the best practices to maintain the ongoing health and well-being of all students, faculty,…