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The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) approved the employment agreement for Dr. Amber Donnelli to serve as Interim President of Great Basin College. Dr. Donnelli’s term as interim is set to begin July 1, 2024.
NSHE is committed to supporting students through the rollout of the new 2024-25 FAFSA. As part of the nationwide FAFSA Week of Action, taking place from April 15 to 19, NSHE and its institutions are dedicated to ensuring students have the resources and guidance needed to complete their applications for federal aid.
The UNLV Fostering Scholars Program, which serves students who have experienced foster care and is part of NSHE’s Fostering Success Initiative, cordially invites you to participate in an opportunity to directly support the students that Fostering Scholars serves.
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents named recipients of the 2024 Regents’ awards for NSHE faculty and staff at the Board’s March quarterly meeting. The Board of Regents also awarded the “Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Student Scholarship” winners for 2024, honoring nine students for their academic achievements, leadership ability, and service contributions throughout the state.
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents approved the renewal of Dr. Kumud Acharya's four-year contract as President of DRI during the Board’s quarterly meeting.
The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents announced the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Nevadan Award, the most prestigious award conferred by the Board, and four honorary degrees that will be conferred at NSHE’s spring commencement ceremonies.
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents unanimously voted to posthumously grant the Distinguished Nevadan Award to Regent Emeritus Jason Geddes, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to higher education in the state of Nevada.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a multi-institutional consortium – which includes NSHE institutions, UNLV and DRI – to confront the climate challenges facing the desert Southwest and spur economic development in the region.
NSHE deeply mourns the loss of a distinguished former member of the Nevada Board of Regents and the Nevada Assembly, Dr. Jason Geddes. Dr. Geddes leaves behind an enduring impact that will forever be woven into the fabric of our state's academic institutions.