NSHE and Clark County Partner to Expand eduroam for Students and Educators at Public Locations

May 7, 2025

Las Vegas, NV

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is proud to have partnered with Clark County to expand eduroam, the secure, global Wi-Fi access service, to dozens of high-traffic public locations across the County. The collaboration represents another step forward in expanding access to reliable connectivity for students, educators, and researchers across Nevada.

“Expanding eduroam into communities like Clark County ensures students and researchers can stay connected beyond the classroom and across Nevada,” said Anne Milkovich, Chief Information Officer for NSHE. “This partnership builds on the momentum we’ve already established and continues our statewide effort to give students and educators the ability to connect and learn from virtually anywhere.”

This effort is part of NSHE’s broader initiative to expand eduroam beyond college campuses. With support from the state, the service is offered at no cost to local government and community partners. NSHE System Computing Services (SCS) partners with K-12 schools, libraries, museums, and municipalities to expand access across the state.

Key locations in the Clark County rollout include:

The Clark County Government Center

The Russell Campus buildings

All County parks and other high-traffic facilities where residents gather

The expansion also aligns with Clark County’s Broadband Adoption and Community Engagement Program, which was recently awarded $10.7 million from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to support digital literacy, workforce development, device access, and improved connectivity for underserved communities.

“The County continues to lead the efforts throughout Southern Nevada to provide everyone, including students, educators, and researchers with reliable and secure internet access to foster collaboration and innovation across the entire community,” said Bob Leek, Chief Information Officer for Clark County. “We are glad to partner with NSHE SCS to add even more connectivity options and build digital inclusion throughout all of Clark County.”

About eduroam in Nevada

Through eduroam in Nevada, students, faculty, and researchers affiliated with NSHE institutions already enjoy secure, user-friendly wireless internet access when visiting other NSHE institutions—and more than 33,000 hotspot locations worldwide. NSHE SCS is actively working to expand eduroam’s availability to K-12 schools, libraries, museums, and municipalities across the state, helping bridge the digital divide and promote educational opportunities at all levels.

Learn More

To learn more about the eduroam service, or to express your interest in supporting Nevada’s K-20 community by offering the eduroam wireless signal at your organization, visit NSHE’s eduroam website or contact support@nshe.nevada.edu.

For media inquiries or additional information, please contact Elizabeth Callahan at ecallahan@nshe.nevada.edu or 702-522-7021.

About NSHE

The Nevada System of Higher Education, comprised of two doctoral-granting research universities, a state university, four comprehensive community colleges, and one environmental research institute, serves the educational and job training needs of Nevada. NSHE provides educational opportunities to more than 100,000 students and is governed by the Nevada Board of Regents. The System includes the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada State University, Desert Research Institute, the College of Southern Nevada, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College, and Western Nevada College.