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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Dr. Jack Lund Schofield
Campus News |

Schofield, a former Nevada legislator, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ'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.