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Current President 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.
A collection of colorful headlines featuring 51ԹϺ staff and students.
51ԹϺ’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.
Heavey, a longtime 51ԹϺ faculty member and administrator, most recently served as the university's officer in charge; appointment runs through April 2028.
Students from across disciplines invest a half million (virtual) dollars to learn how to make real-time investment decisions.
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.
President In The News
Nevada's regents have officially approved 51ԹϺ Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Chris Heavey as the university's new interim president.
After serving at the helm of the university for nearly two months, Chris Heavey has been named 51ԹϺ’s interim president.
51ԹϺ executive vice president and provost Chris Heavey will serve as the school’s interim president, The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents announced today.
Interim NSHE Chancellor Patty Charlton will formally recommend appointing him at Thursday's meeting. NSHE chose Heavey for the interim role after holding a series of listening sessions with 51ԹϺ constituencies in March, according to the agenda item.
51ԹϺ President Dr. Keith Whitfield announced he is stepping down effective Monday. His announcement came at the 51ԹϺ Foundation Annual Dinner at the Bellagio Monday evening.
51ԹϺ President Keith E. Whitfield announced on Monday that he will be stepping down from his position, effective end of day.
