UNLV’s Andrew Ho was recognized this past weekend as the nation’s 2020 Student Veteran of the Year by Student Veterans of America.
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Nevada System of Higher Education institutions will use a pass/fail, or satisfactory/unsatisfactory, system for grading throughout the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), working with both of the state’s major universities, expanded the SAGE program to help small businesses earn federal grant funding.
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Nevada’s Ballot Question 1 could remove the NSHE Board of Regents from the constitution if passed, changing governance of higher education in the state.
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Knowledge Fund supports gaming industry development project
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) this week is touting the success of a collaborative project that promises to spur innovation for Nevada’s gaming and hospitality sector.
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On private call, White House’s Birx recommends robust testing for colleges
White House Coronavirus Task Force leader Dr. Deborah Birx recommended that universities test students returning for fall classes as well as set up “surge” testing.
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The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents this week appointed Dr. Keith Whitfield to serve as UNLV’s president, effective Aug. 24.
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Senate questions college presidents about impacts to students and staff after NSHE budget cuts
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is already facing a $120.9 million impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, and now must cut at least 14% of its budget to offset the $1.15 billion deficit to Nevada’s General Fund.
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The art of Las Vegas native Jim Callaway will be on exhibit at Overton’s Lost City Museum July 10 – 31.
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The Nevada System of Higher Education unanimously approved Dr. Melody Rose at the new chancellor.