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NSHE’s Foster Youth Fee Waiver Program Sees Continued Growth A group of graduates in red robes group together, all smiles. Most of the graduates wear lei necklaces.

NSHE’s Foster Youth Fee Waiver Program Sees Continued Growth
September 9, 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada
Participation in the Nevada System of Higher Education’s Foster Youth Fee Waiver Program has grown by more than 135 percent since its creation three years ago.
Fee Waivers for Native American Students and Nevada National Guard Families

Fee Waivers for Native American Students and Nevada National Guard Families
August 24, 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada
The opportunity to succeed at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has improved for Native Americans and Nevada National Guard family members
Board of Health to Require the COVID-19 Vaccine for NSHE Students A close up of a row of test tubes. They are labeled 'COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine'.

Board of Health to Require the COVID-19 Vaccine for NSHE Students
August 20, 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada
The State Board of Health unanimously voted during an emergency meeting Friday to require NSHE students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Message from NSHE's Chancellor and Presidents Two students sit outside the UNLV library. The student in the foreground works on a laptop while wearing a facemask.

A Message from NSHE's Chancellor and Presidents
August 18, 2021 Nevada
With the start of the fall semester quickly nearing, we continue to make all the preparations necessary to ensure a safe return to our campuses
Statement from Board of Regents Chair McAdoo and Chancellor Rose A look up at the Nevada state capitol building.

Statement from Board of Regents Chair McAdoo and Chancellor Rose
August 14, 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada
In response to Governor Sisolak’s press conference on Aug. 5, 2021, Regents Chair Cathy McAdoo and NSHE Chancellor Melody Rose have released a statement
COVID-19 Task Force Vaccine Recommendation Letter A close up of a row of test tubes. They are labeled 'COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine'.

COVID-19 Task Force Vaccine Recommendation Letter
August 5, 2021 Nevada
We are writing to inform you that the NSHE COVID-19 Task Force unanimously recommends that a COVID-19 vaccine be required
State Board of Health has Authority Over Student Vaccines A close up of a row of test tubes. They are labeled 'COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine'.

State Board of Health has Authority Over Student Vaccines
August 2, 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada
The legal authority to mandate a vaccine for Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) students falls within the jurisdiction of the State Board of Health, per Nevada law
NSHE Chancellor Issues COVID-19 Guidance Two students sit outside the UNLV library. The student in the foreground works on a laptop while wearing a facemask.

NSHE Chancellor Issues COVID-19 Guidance
July 27, 2021 Nevada
Due to Nevada’s low vaccination rate and a recent surge in the level of COVID-19 transmissions related to the Delta variant, the Office of the Governor issued Emergency Directive No. 47 today
NSHE Leaders Appointed to National Boards Three students walking shoulder to shoulder are pictured from the rear as they walk towards a red building.

NSHE Leaders Appointed to National Boards
July 22, 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada
Leaders from NSHE and Board of Regents have been appointed to serve on national boards of distinguished higher education organizations.
NSHE Chancellor Issues COVID-19 Update Two students sit outside the UNLV library. The student in the foreground works on a laptop while wearing a facemask.

NSHE Chancellor Issues COVID-19 Update
July 21, 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada
The Southern Nevada Health District is reporting an increase in COVID-19 transmission and positive cases in Clark County

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Nevada System of Higher Education Launches Inaugural Nevada FAFSA Challenge
Foreground: Headshot for Regent Lois Tarkanian, background: a verdant valley covered by yellow and purple wildflowers.
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