News: Office of the President

two women holding large grand prize check
Campus News |

Aryah Certain and Jennifer Tidwell turn sports fandom into social impact, taking home the grand prize for their innovative solution to Nevada’s volunteer shortage.

man in regalia at commencement ceremony
Campus News |

Longtime administrator Chris Heavey on his appointment as interim president of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý seasonal eggs
Campus News |

A collection of colorful headlines featuring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý staff and students.

young girl and man using extinguisher on fire
Campus News |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s Take Your Child to Work Day gives kids a chance to see what their parents do while exploring a fun range of educational and career-related activities.

Portrait of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Interim President Chris Heavey
People |

Heavey, a longtime ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty member and administrator, most recently served as the university's officer in charge; appointment runs through April 2028. 

Xiaobo Liang having virtual meeting with students
Campus News |

Students from across disciplines invest a half million (virtual) dollars to learn how to make real-time investment decisions.

headshot of Thomas L. Friedman
Arts and Culture |

Friedman, author and foreign affairs columnist at The New York Times, will discuss "The Big Trends Shaping U.S./China Relations Today: Economics, Technology, & Geopolitics"; tickets are free. 

vintage photo of Lyle Rivera writing at desk in dress shirt, vest, and tie
People |

Through his extensive fundraising efforts, Lyle Rivera laid the foundation for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý to rise as an educational institution and cultural center.

Daniel Chi in front of graphic illustration of graphs
Campus News |

By managing a simulated $500,000 fund, the contest teaches students about the fundamentals of investing.

Students walking on campus on the first day of spring semester.
Campus News |

Spring 2025 brings another enrollment increase to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, with strong undergraduate retention and notable growth in graduate programs.

Exterior view of Thomas & Mack Center, Cox Pavilion and Mendenhall Center
Athletics |

Rebel sports programs, student-athletes, and alumni add more than $100 million in annual income and support nearly 1,400 jobs in Clark County. 

A red ÐÔÊӽ紫ý banner hangs from a pole, with the Stratosphere and snowy mountains in the background
Campus News |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý was recognized with its third consecutive R1 designation for research excellence from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.