Dear NSHE community, I am honored to greet you today as the new Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education. As we begin this unprecedented Fall semester, I know that many of us share the same worries and concerns about the future. However, at this moment of uncertainty, I believe Nevada enjoys a rare … Continued
Dear Colleagues, As Black History Month draws to a close, I have been reflecting on the recent passing of Katherine G. Johnson, NASA’s famed mathematician. African Americans have been a part of every great movement in American history, despite not always being given a voice. As an African American woman, Ms. Johnson refused to be … Continued
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 … Continued
The 2017-2018 academic year has ended with great success across Nevada’s public institutions of higher learning. We graduated more than 10,000 students and they are entering the workforce at a great time as job growth remains high in Nevada. There are so many stories of student success that are encouraging. We have many first-generation college … Continued
I had the good fortune to meet with our Congressional delegation last week to discuss the importance of passing legislation that would protect Nevada’s DACA students. These young men and women are vital parts of our campus communities, as well as the communities in which they live and work. In addition, I had a chance … Continued
Season’s Greetings! That time of year is upon us when we share festive moments with our family and friends. Over the past few days, those holiday moments glowed a bit brighter for some of our NSHE family. More than 3,800 students were recently awarded degrees and certificates from UNLV and UNR during winter commencement. I … Continued
In Memoriam – We lost a great leader this week with the passing of Dr. Joe Crowley, former president of UNR. My condolences to his friends and family. He was truly a legend. Although Joe will be missed, his significant contributions to UNR and Nevada education will live on for generations to come. Nevada Promise Scholarship Mentors – Our … Continued
Since returning to the Nevada System of Higher Education in August, I have been busy meeting with our campuses and the many communities we serve. From time to time, I would like to share our successes with you, as well as keep you informed of the vital strategic planning process we are currently undertaking. Nevada … Continued
Good morning! Welcome to the Spring Break edition of the Chancellor’s Bulletin. Below are a few of the fantastic things our students and faculty are doing in their communities and around the world. Students – Congratulations to the four graphic communications students and one recent Truckee Meadows Community College graduate who accepted 11 gold and … Continued
Good morning! Here are brief highlights of some of the many great things our institutions are doing to help build a New Nevada. Students – More than 600 student veteran visits were logged at the Truckee Meadows Community College Veterans Resource Center during fall semester, from students stopping in at the Center, to meeting in committees or being … Continued