Nevada System of Higher Education
Recent News About Nevada System of Higher Education
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NSHE enters active recruitment phase for next chancellor
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has initiated the active recruitment phase for a new Chancellor.
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Nevada launches inaugural challenge to boost student FAFSA completion rates
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has announced the launch of the first Nevada FAFSA Challenge.
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NSHE honors Dr. Lois Tarkanian's contributions at quarterly meeting
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents recently dedicated time during their quarterly meeting to honor the memory of Dr. Lois Tarkanian, a committed Regent known for her advocacy in education and public service.
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Joyce Helens receives President Emeritus status from NSHE Board
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has conferred the title of President Emeritus on Joyce Helens, acknowledging her significant contributions to Great Basin College (GBC) and higher education in Nevada.
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Nevada's NSHE appoints Senator Pete Goicoechea as new regent for District 8
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has announced the appointment of Senator Pete Goicoechea to the Board of Regents, where he will represent District 8.
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University reflects on December 6 tragedy one year later
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, reflects on the one-year anniversary of the tragic events that occurred on December 6, 2023.
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University police launch memorial initiative with symbolic patches for campus unity
University Police Services Southern Command has announced a new Memorial and Awareness initiative aimed at strengthening campus connections within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
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Nevada mourns loss of Regent Lois Tarkanian
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is mourning the passing of Dr. Lois Tarkanian, a dedicated member of the Board of Regents and an advocate for education and public service. Dr. Tarkanian spent her life working to improve the lives of...
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NSHE launches national search for new Truckee Meadows Community College president
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has initiated a nationwide search for the new President of Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC). TMCC is a significant institution in Northern Nevada's educational sector.
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Lauren Tripp appointed as chief internal auditor by NSHE Board
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has confirmed Lauren Tripp as the Chief Internal Auditor. This decision follows a recommendation from the ad hoc Chief Internal Auditor Search Committee. Tripp, who assumed the role of Interim Chief Internal Auditor in August 2023, possesses over 17 years of experience in auditing.
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Nevada colleges join statewide ShakeOut drill for earthquake preparedness
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has announced that all eight of its institutions will take part in the Great Nevada ShakeOut on October 17, 2024, at 10:17 AM. This event is part of a global initiative aimed at promoting earthquake preparedness and safety.
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Nevada regents appoint firms for chancellor and CSN president searches
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents is advancing its search for a permanent Chancellor and a new President for the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). Committees in charge of each search have appointed executive search firms to assist with the process.
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NSHE secures $519K DHS grant for campus safety enhancement
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has secured a $519,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program. This funding will support NSHE’s “Threat Prevention, Safety, and Awareness Initiative,” aimed at enhancing safety measures for students, faculty, staff, and visitors across its higher education and research institutes.
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NSHE announces October cybersecurity awareness month webinar series
In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) System Computing Services (SCS) invites all NSHE students, faculty, and staff to participate in a series of virtual webinars. This series is designed to help the NSHE community stay informed about the latest trends and threats in cybersecurity, offering both personal and professional insights.
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NSHE awarded $750K grant by NASA EPSCoR for Moon-to-Mars robotics research
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has been awarded a $750,000 grant from NASA’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). The funding is intended to develop a statewide network of robotics research aimed at advancing NASA’s Moon-to-Mars objectives and facilitating future deep space exploration. Over the next three years, the project titled “Prospecting and Pre-Colonization of the Moon and Mars using Autonomous Robots with Human-in-the-Loop” will involve scientists from the University of Nevada, Reno, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV),...
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Nevada System of Higher Education welcomes back students for fall semester
As the fall semester begins, Interim Chancellor Patricia Charlton of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) extended a warm welcome to students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. "Welcome to the Fall Semester, NSHE Family!" she announced.
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EPA funds NSHE's initiative on STEM education for boosting Nevada's water workforce
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has announced that the Desert Research Institute (DRI) has secured $1 million in grant funding through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program. This funding will support DRI’s STEM Education Program, aimed at strengthening Nevada’s workforce in the drinking water and wastewater sectors.
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Nevada System secures $5M NSF grant for multi-state environmental study
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure has awarded NSHE System Computing Services (SCS) a $5 million grant. This funding aims to enhance workforce capabilities in technology for science through the WildWEST (Wild-area-networks Wireless Enabling Science Team) project, an initiative focused on improving environmental study and understanding in the western United States.
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NSHE celebrates one-year partnership offering eduroam in Las Vegas
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its partnership to offer eduroam across the City of Las Vegas. This milestone represents a significant achievement in providing seamless, secure wireless internet access to students, researchers, and educators throughout the region.
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Amber Donnelli will serve as interim president of Great Basin College
The Nevada System of Higher Education's (NSHE) Board of Regents has voted in favor of an agreement that will see Amber Donnelli serve as the interim president of Great Basin College. Donnelli is set to assume her new role this summer.