News: Office of the President

graduation cap and tassle
Campus News |

Among the 2,700 students expected to graduate this week, five will receive special recognition at commencement. Here's why they were selected.

commencement
Campus News |

Students from 38 states and 54 countries to take part in 9 a.m., 2 p.m. ceremonies at Thomas & Mack Center; expected grads up 15 percent from 2014.

Len Jessup takes time for a selfie with this year’s student body Vice President Kanani Espinoza and President Elias Benjelloun at a May 5 event.
Campus News |

Len Jessup's first visit to campus was few years before he became our 10th president.

President Len Jessup
Campus News |

President Len Jessup on ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s big initiatives, higher ed’s toughest challenges, and his own path to leadership.

Ehud Barak
Arts and Culture |

Former Israeli Prime Minister, Minister of Defense will discuss peace in the Middle East and the worldwide geo-political outlook.

Las Vegas strip
Campus News |

Local committee formed to bring candidates to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

Dr. Jack Lund Schofield
Campus News |

Schofield, a former Nevada legislator, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý alumnus and longtime member of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, passed away at age 91.

sign unveiled for Jim Rogers Way
Campus News |

Jim Rogers Way, the gateway to the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Harry Reid Research & Technology Park, celebrates the impact of philanthropist and former NSHE chancellor.

Jerry Tarkanian and team celebrates championship victory in 1990
Athletics |

Leaders from across Nevada and around the basketball world remember legendary ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Runnin’ Rebels coach Jerry Tarkanian, who passed away today at 84.

Jerry Tarkanian
Athletics |

The legendary coach brought the Runnin’ Rebels to national prominence and ignited enthusiasm throughout the community. He died Wednesday.

closeup of a person using a calculator with a keyboard and mouse to the side
Campus News |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý removing some of the stumbling blocks for getting students interested in the science and engineering fields. The key: Get 'em while they're young.

Len Jessup
Campus News |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's new president shares his thoughts on the challenges facing students, leading change in large organizations, and how a baseball coach inspired his career as an academic.