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Regents name Distinguished Nevadans, Regents' Scholars, and Honorary Degree recipients

March 5, 2015 Las Vegas, Nevada

The Nevada Board of Regents today named recipients of several prestigious honors

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Statement on the passing of former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian

February 11, 2015 Las Vegas, Nevada

Jerry Tarkanian, former coach of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team from 1972 to 1992, passed away Feb. 11 in Las Vegas.

Statement from NSHE Board of Regents Chair and Vice Chair

February 6, 2015 Las Vegas, Nevada

We are writing in response to a press inquiry regarding the allegation of "plagiarism" of the works of Brookings and Brookings Mountain West.

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NSHE praises Gov. Sandoval's Executive Budget recommendation

January 16, 2015 Las Vegas, Nevada

Following yesterday's release of the Executive Budget recommendation, higher education leaders reacted with praise and optimism

Statement from Chair Page and Vice Chair Trachok

December 24, 2014 Las Vegas, Nevada

We read this morning the thoughtful statement of Drs. Lang and Muro regarding the "plagiarism" allegations of the work of Brookings and Brookings Mountain West

Cortez-Masto named executive vice chancellor

November 25, 2014 Las Vegas, Nevada

Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto, whose final term ends this year, has been selected to serve as the executive vice chancellor for NSHE

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Regents name Dr. Len Jessup as next UNLV president

November 18, 2014 Las Vegas, Nevada

After completing a national search, the NSHE Board of Regents today approved the appointment of Dr. Len Jessup

Three candidates named for UNLV presidency

October 20, 2014 Las Vegas, Nevada

Three finalists for the presidency of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas were named

Steven Zink recognized as national leader in education technology

October 16, 2014 Las Vegas, Nevada

The Center for Digital Education has named Steven Zink, NSHE's vice chancellor for information technology, one of the nation's top 30 education technology leaders.