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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Keith Whitfield wrapped up his fourth State of the University Address. Tuesday's biggest topic of discussion was the deadly December shooting on campus.

Dr. Whitfield also discussed the healing that has occurred after last year's shooting on campus.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Keith Whitfield will remain on the job for another four years. The Nevada Board of Regents voted to approve a new contract during a Friday meeting at Desert Research Institute in Las Vegas. 

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Keith E. Whitfield’s four-year contract was renewed Friday by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), according to a news release.

The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president is extending his time with the school. The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) renewed the four-year contract for President Keith E. Whitfield on Friday. 

University of Nevada, Las Vegas President Keith E. Whitfield will continue to lead the university for the next four years.

Nevada’s education system faces many challenges, and its K-12 schools consistently rank among the worst in the nation for proficiency levels in English and math, high school graduation rates, per-pupil funding and other measures. And, the state’s two largest school districts, Washoe County and Clark County, both lost their superintendents in February.

A recent mental health town hall is focusing on something a little different this year almost three months following a deadly campus shooting.