Featured Archives - 麻豆原创 /category/featured/ Four-Year University in 麻豆原创 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:09:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 /wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NS-Monogram-GoldBlack.svg Featured Archives - 麻豆原创 /category/featured/ 32 32 Board of Regents Unanimously Approves 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 2026鈥2029 Strategic Plan /campus-news/board-of-regents-unanimously-approves-nevada-states-2026-2029-strategic-plan/ /campus-news/board-of-regents-unanimously-approves-nevada-states-2026-2029-strategic-plan/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:04:21 +0000 /?p=1987985 The 麻豆原创 System of Higher Education Board of Regents has unanimously approved A Framework for Action, 麻豆原创鈥檚 strategic plan for 2026鈥2029, along with the university鈥檚 refreshed mission statement. The approval marks an important milestone for 麻豆原创 State. This is the university鈥檚 first strategic plan since its transition from 麻豆原创 State College to 麻豆原创 […]

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The 麻豆原创 System of Higher Education Board of Regents has unanimously approved A Framework for Action, 麻豆原创鈥檚 strategic plan for 2026鈥2029, along with the university鈥檚 refreshed mission statement.

The approval marks an important milestone for 麻豆原创 State. This is the university鈥檚 first strategic plan since its transition from 麻豆原创 State College to 麻豆原创 and establishes a focused, measurable framework for the next three years.

A Mission Centered on Opportunity

The university鈥檚 refreshed mission begins with a simple but important principle: excellence fosters opportunity.

At 麻豆原创, excellence fosters opportunity. Through quality teaching, accessible degree programs, and a supportive learning community, we cultivate a holistic learning environment for all students. We are dedicated to helping advance the intellectual pursuits and economic mobility of our students for a better 麻豆原创.

The mission affirms 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 commitment to quality teaching, accessible degree programs and a supportive learning community. It also connects students鈥 education with their intellectual growth, economic mobility and future success.

Three Goals for 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 Future

Guided by the refreshed mission, A Framework for Action is organized around three goals:

  1. Foster Student Support and Success
  2. Advance Access and Opportunity
  3. Strengthen Operational Effectiveness and Maturity

The first goal focuses on helping more students remain on track, graduate and feel supported throughout their 麻豆原创 State experience. Priorities include strengthening advising, coaching, tutoring and wellness resources; improving first- and second-year student success; and increasing consistency among the faculty members who teach and mentor students.

The plan also seeks to expand access through clearer educational pathways, additional concurrent enrollment opportunities for high school students and a broader reach across the region, including the continued development of 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 North Las Vegas campus.

Together, the three goals reinforce the university鈥檚 commitment to improving student outcomes, expanding access to higher education, responding to 麻豆原创鈥檚 workforce needs and strengthening the institutional foundation needed to sustain its mission.

Shaped by the 麻豆原创 State Community

Faculty, staff, students and university leaders helped develop the plan through an inclusive, shared-governance process.

The Strategic Planning Committee held more than 40 meetings throughout the planning period. Leadership workshops, campus information sessions, community engagement and a public comment period provided additional opportunities for the 麻豆原创 State community to contribute.

During the public comment period, 140 comments from 29 contributors were reviewed and incorporated into successive drafts of the plan.

Students also played an important role in shaping the plan. Student representatives included Stephanie Flores, Eduardo Vega-Santiago, Max Quint and Donovan Childress. Kevin Osorio Hernandez, who is now a 麻豆原创 State alumnus, also contributed to the planning process as a student.

Turning the Plan Into Action

With the Board鈥檚 approval, the university will begin translating the plan鈥檚 goals and objectives into unit-level actions, timelines and responsibilities.

Progress will be measured through 38 key performance indicators, with quarterly updates, annual reporting and ongoing review. The university will announce the priority actions guiding the first year of implementation this fall.

Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to read A Framework for Action and follow the university鈥檚 progress at nevadastate.edu/strategicplan.

Strategic Planning Committee

Committee Leadership

  • Project Director: Amey Evaluna, MPA, Director of Culture, Planning, and Policy
  • Committee Chair: Edith Fern谩ndez, Ph.D., Vice President of Culture, Planning, and Policy

Governance Representatives

  • Toni Aceves, Administrative Assistant 3, School of Nursing
  • David Cooper, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry, Department of Physical and Life Sciences
  • Diana Morgan, Director of Stewardship and Community Relations
  • Eduardo Vega-Santiago, Stephanie Flores, Max Quint and Donovan Childress, 麻豆原创 State Student Alliance

School Representatives

  • Molly Appel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English, Department of Humanities
  • Christine Beaudry, Ed.D., Professor of Education
  • Andra Scano, DNP, Distinguished Lecturer of Nursing

Institutional Representatives

  • Danette Barber, Research Analyst, Institutional Effectiveness
  • Maria Marinch-Gibbons, DPP, Chief of Staff, Office of the President
  • Bernnell Peltier-Glaze, Ed.D., Dean of Education
  • LaNelda Rolley, M.A., Associate Vice President of Marketing and Events
  • Gwen Sharp, Ph.D., Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • Brandy Smith, Ph.D., Interim Vice President of Finance and Business Operations
  • Sharne茅 Walker, Ed.S., Associate Dean of Students, Disability Resource Center

Former and Proxy Members

Nicole Espinoza; Baden J. Fox, Ed.D.; Kevin Osorio Hernandez; Ryan McInerney, J.D.; Pete Martini, Ph.D.; Ruby Ortega, MPA; Tony Scinta, Ph.D.; Danielle Sundell, Ph.D.; Sandip Thanki, Ph.D.; and Danielle Welch, M.Ed.

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麻豆原创 State Welcomes Record Enrollment of More Than 8,800 Students /admissions/nevada-state-welcomes-record-enrollment-of-more-than-8800-students/ /admissions/nevada-state-welcomes-record-enrollment-of-more-than-8800-students/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:36:06 +0000 /?p=1987980 麻豆原创 welcomed more than 8,800 students for the fall 2026 semester, marking the largest total enrollment in the university鈥檚 history. The fall enrollment includes more than 550 first-year students, making the incoming class one of the largest in 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 history, according to preliminary data. Enrollment figures remain subject to change as the […]

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麻豆原创 welcomed more than 8,800 students for the fall 2026 semester, marking the largest total enrollment in the university鈥檚 history.

The fall enrollment includes more than 550 first-year students, making the incoming class one of the largest in 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 history, according to preliminary data. Enrollment figures remain subject to change as the university finalizes its fall 2026 data.

鈥淭his milestone reflects the trust students and their families place in 麻豆原创 State and the opportunities they see here,鈥 said 麻豆原创 President Dr. Sandra Richtermeyer. 鈥淥ur faculty and staff are deeply focused on student success, creating a teaching-centered environment where students receive personal support, build meaningful connections and know they belong. As I begin my first academic year at 麻豆原创 State, I am excited to join a community so committed to helping every student find a clear path toward earning their degree.鈥

As the university continues to grow, 麻豆原创 State remains focused on providing students with a high-quality and accessible education while helping them make steady progress toward graduation and prepare for career success.

Through academic support services, personalized attention and opportunities to connect with faculty, staff and peers, 麻豆原创 State supports students throughout their educational journey, from their first semester through graduation.

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Hello Scorpions!

Welcome to a new academic year! I am so excited to see our campus come alive and to officially begin the fall semester with all of you.

Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning to continue your 麻豆原创 State journey, I am so glad you are here. The start of a new semester brings new classes, new opportunities, new connections, and so much to look forward to in the year ahead.

As I shared with our newest Scorpions at Convocation last week, 麻豆原创 State is a place where you belong. Each of you brings your own experiences, talents, goals, and aspirations to our university, and you are an important part of what makes this community so special.

As you begin the semester, I encourage you to make the most of your 麻豆原创 State experience. Get to know your professors. Connect with your classmates. Ask questions. Try something new. Get involved. And remember that there are faculty and staff across this university who believe in you and want to see you succeed.

There will be plenty of opportunities to start making those connections during Welcome Weeks! We have a great lineup of events planned throughout the first two weeks of the semester, and I hope to see you there. I encourage you to join us, meet your fellow Scorpions, and become even more connected to our 麻豆原创 State community.

This is also the beginning of my first academic year as President, and I am excited to experience it alongside all of you. I look forward to spending time with you, learning more about your experiences, and hearing your ideas about how we can build on 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 momentum together.

麻豆原创 State鈥檚 future is bright because of the talented and dedicated people who make up this university, and that includes each of you.

I look forward to meeting you around campus! Have an outstanding first week of classes.

Stingers Up!

Sandra B. Richtermeyer, Ph.D.
President
麻豆原创

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麻豆原创’s School of Nursing Ranked Among the Nation’s Best /campus-news/nevada-state-universitys-school-of-nursing-ranked-among-the-nations-best/ /campus-news/nevada-state-universitys-school-of-nursing-ranked-among-the-nations-best/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:19:45 +0000 /?p=1987125 麻豆原创 continues to earn national recognition for academic excellence, with the School of Nursing ranked No. 16 in the nation on the Niche 2026 Best Colleges for Nursing in America list. The annual ranking recognizes the top nursing schools across the United States and is based on a comprehensive analysis of academic quality, […]

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麻豆原创 continues to earn national recognition for academic excellence, with the School of Nursing ranked No. 16 in the nation on the Niche 2026 Best Colleges for Nursing in America list.

The annual ranking recognizes the top nursing schools across the United States and is based on a comprehensive analysis of academic quality, admissions, affordability, and student life. Niche evaluates data from the U.S. Department of Education alongside millions of reviews from current students and alumni to identify the nation’s leading institutions.

The recognition reflects the School of Nursing’s commitment to preparing highly skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals while providing students with an exceptional educational experience.

Students consistently praised the program in their reviews, highlighting the quality of instruction and the supportive learning environment. Many described the nursing program as “amazing,” noting that professors are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in student success.

In addition to the School of Nursing’s national recognition, 麻豆原创 earned several other notable rankings in the 2026 Niche Best Colleges lists:

#1 of 8 鈥 Best Value Colleges in 麻豆原创
#38 of 406 鈥 Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America
#38 of 180 鈥 Best Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) in America

These rankings underscore 麻豆原创 State’s ongoing commitment to providing a high-quality, affordable education that empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their academic and career goals.

As 麻豆原创 State continues to expand its impact across the region, recognitions like these reinforce the university’s mission of preparing graduates to meet the workforce needs of 麻豆原创 while transforming lives through accessible, student-centered education.

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A Message from President Richtermeyer to the 麻豆原创 State Community /featured/a-message-from-president-richtermeyer-to-the-nevada-state-community/ /featured/a-message-from-president-richtermeyer-to-the-nevada-state-community/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:34:30 +0000 /?p=1987056 Dear 麻豆原创 State Community, Today, I have the privilege of joining 麻豆原创 as its president. I am truly honored to become part of this community. I am deeply grateful to the 麻豆原创 System of Higher Education Board of Regents for the confidence they have placed in me to serve as president of this […]

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Dear 麻豆原创 State Community,

Today, I have the privilege of joining 麻豆原创 as its president. I am truly honored to become part of this community.

I am deeply grateful to the 麻豆原创 System of Higher Education Board of Regents for the confidence they have placed in me to serve as president of this exceptional institution. I also want to thank Chancellor McNair for his support throughout the transition. I look forward to working closely with him, the Board of Regents, and colleagues across the 麻豆原创 System of Higher Education as we continue to expand educational opportunity and advance student success across our state.

I want to express my sincere appreciation to Dr. Lopez Lasater for her leadership as acting president during this important chapter in 麻豆原创 State’s history. Her thoughtful stewardship and dedication have strengthened 麻豆原创 State and positioned it for continued success. I am delighted that she will serve in a vital role, advancing institution-wide initiatives, public-private partnerships, the 麻豆原创 Lands Corporation, and other strategic priorities.

As I prepared to join the university, it quickly became clear that 麻豆原创 State’s greatest strength is its people. I have already met many members of this remarkable community and am eager to build relationships with our students, faculty, staff, alumni, supporters, and external partners, all of whom share a deep commitment to expanding access to higher education.

As a first-generation college graduate, I understand the transformative power of education. That experience has shaped my career and inspires my commitment to creating environments where every student can succeed, where faculty and staff are empowered in their important work, and where collaboration and innovation strengthen both our university and the communities we serve.

During my first months on campus, my priority will be to listen and learn. I am excited to meet more members of our campus community, hear your perspectives, learn about your work, and understand the aspirations you hold for 麻豆原创 State’s future. Those conversations will help shape our path forward. Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to build on 麻豆原创 State’s momentum while imagining what this university can become for future generations of students and for the state we proudly serve.

麻豆原创 State has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s fastest-growing public universities by remaining true to its mission of expanding access, pursuing excellence, and preparing graduates to make a meaningful difference in their communities.

Thank you for the warm welcome you have already extended to me. I am honored to join the Scorpion family, and I look forward to working alongside you as we write the next chapter in 麻豆原创’s remarkable story together.

Sandra B. Richtermeyer, Ph.D.
President
麻豆原创

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麻豆原创 Expands Direct Admissions Program to Every CCSD High School /all-posts/nevada-state-university-expands-direct-admissions-program-to-every-ccsd-high-school/ /all-posts/nevada-state-university-expands-direct-admissions-program-to-every-ccsd-high-school/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:29 +0000 /?p=1987022 HENDERSON, Nev. 鈥 麻豆原创, in partnership with the Clark County School District (CCSD), has announced the districtwide expansion of its Direct Admissions Program (DAP), making 麻豆原创 State the first higher education institution in 麻豆原创 to guarantee admission to every graduating and eligible CCSD senior, with no application required and no application fee. The […]

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HENDERSON, Nev. 鈥 , in partnership with the (CCSD), has announced the districtwide expansion of its Direct Admissions Program (DAP), making 麻豆原创 State the first higher education institution in 麻豆原创 to guarantee admission to every graduating and eligible CCSD senior, with no application required and no application fee.

The districtwide expansion builds on a successful pilot launched in 2024 at Rancho High听School, East Career and Technical Academy, and Desert Oasis High School. The pilot simplified the traditional college admissions process by providing eligible students with direct admissions to 麻豆原创 State without requiring a traditional application or application fee. Admitted students receive an official acceptance letter, a 麻豆原创 State-branded enrollment package to welcome future Scorpions, and additional support from the institution as they navigate the journey to college.

鈥淥ur pilot showed us that when you eliminate barriers, students have easier access to higher听education,鈥 said Acting President Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater. 鈥淏y making every eligible CCSD听graduate an automatic Scorpion, they have a path to education and a path to their full potential.鈥

Since launching the pilot in 2024, 麻豆原创 State has experienced measurable increases in student participation. In the first year, the university admitted more than 400 students through听the program, which led to approximately a 30 percent increase in the number of students who听enrolled from the partner high schools.

The pilot鈥檚 success laid the foundation for a formal interlocal agreement between 麻豆原创 State and CCSD, expanding the program districtwide and establishing a long-term partnership to streamline the transition from high school to college.

At the three participating schools, the DAP pilot demonstrated reduced application barriers,听streamlined admissions, and facilitated stronger engagement among first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. DAP鈥檚 success reinforced the value of simplifying the admissions process while providing students with individualized support throughout their transition to higher education.

The program also highlighted the importance of strong partnerships with the school district and听participating high schools, both of which contributed meaningfully to the success of the听endeavor.

鈥淎ll CCSD students will graduate with a marketable asset and a plan for what to do after high school,鈥 said CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert. “By removing barriers to college admission and creating a seamless transition, we are helping more students confidently pursue college and the opportunities that follow.”

麻豆原创 State鈥檚 expansion comes as direct admissions programs continue to gain momentum听nationwide. Colleges and universities across the country, including other 麻豆原创 System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions, are adopting the model to simplify the college-going process by removing barriers. Direct Admissions programs have proven to be particularly effective when paired with personalized advising and financial support.

鈥淭his program is about creating a clear pathway to college and helping students know that they听belong here,鈥 said Interim Vice Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Gwen Sharp. 鈥淥ur partnership with the Clark County School District reflects our shared commitment to听student success by removing barriers, connecting students and families with personalized听guidance, and ensuring more Southern 麻豆原创 students have the opportunity to access higher education and the long-term benefits that come with it.鈥

At 麻豆原创 State, all students admitted through DAP are paired with a current student who听serves as a personal enrollment coach to guide them through the process and connect them听with resources about financial aid, orientation, course registration, and student success听resources.

麻豆原创 State鈥檚 Direct Admissions Program reflects the university鈥檚 commitment to increasing听access to higher education and supporting student achievement across Southern 麻豆原创. By removing barriers that discourage students from pursuing higher education, 麻豆原创听State and CCSD aim to create more opportunities for students to continue their education.

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About 麻豆原创

麻豆原创 (麻豆原创 State), an independently accredited public institution, is a听member of the 麻豆原创 System of Higher Education (NSHE). 麻豆原创 State is located on a听developing 500-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, 麻豆原创, and will be opening a听campus in the City of North Las Vegas in the fall of 2027. 麻豆原创 State emphasizes high-quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences, and innovation in support听of 麻豆原创鈥檚 growing workforce needs. 麻豆原创 State offers more than 65 majors and minors, as well as select graduate programs, and continues to expand its physical campus and reach听across the state. Committed to fostering a personal learning environment, students are taught听by faculty who serve as mentors and guides in classrooms with an average class size of fewer听than 25 students. 麻豆原创 State serves more than 8,400 students and has more than 10,000听alumni. For more information, visit .

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Southern 麻豆原创’s next era of growth will be defined by how well we connect education, infrastructure and industry /featured/southern-nevadas-next-era-of-growth-will-be-defined-by-how-well-we-connect-education-infrastructure-and-industry/ /featured/southern-nevadas-next-era-of-growth-will-be-defined-by-how-well-we-connect-education-infrastructure-and-industry/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:26:16 +0000 /?p=1986875 Bigger isn't the goal anymore. Smarter is. As Southern 麻豆原创 continues to expand, our greatest competitive advantage won't be how much we build; it will be how well we connect the systems that make opportunity possible. The communities that succeed over the next decade won't simply invest more. They'll invest together by aligning higher education, workforce development, infrastructure, housing and industry around shared outcomes.

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Bigger isn’t the goal anymore. Smarter is. As Southern 麻豆原创 continues to expand, our greatest competitive advantage won’t be how much we build; it will be how well we connect the systems that make opportunity possible.

The communities that succeed over the next decade won’t simply invest more. They’ll invest together by aligning higher education, workforce development, infrastructure, housing and industry around shared outcomes.

Leading 麻豆原创 and its Campus Lands Corporation has shown me that regional prosperity isn’t created by individual projects; it’s created when institutions align around shared goals.

The regions that will thrive in the years ahead will be the ones that connect education, workforce development, infrastructure, industry and government around shared outcomes.

We are beginning to see what that looks like here in Southern 麻豆原创.

At 麻豆原创, one of the clearest examples is our longstanding water infrastructure challenge. Through partnerships with the Southern 麻豆原创 Water Authority and the City of Henderson, we are addressing water pressure and fire suppression infrastructure issues that have limited our campus growth since the university’s founding.

Rather than pursuing a standalone solution, we are aligning planning, investment and implementation with broader regional infrastructure projects already underway.

That collaborative approach is reducing costs by millions of dollars while accelerating the infrastructure needed to support future growth. More importantly, it demonstrates that coordinated systems can solve complex challenges more effectively than disconnected efforts ever could.

A similar approach is taking shape in North Las Vegas.

The planned 麻豆原创 campus in downtown North Las Vegas represents far more than a new academic facility. It reflects a shared commitment to expanding educational opportunity, strengthening workforce development and supporting the long-term vitality of one of Southern 麻豆原创’s fastest-growing communities.

With more than 20% of 麻豆原创 State students already living in North Las Vegas, bringing higher education closer to where students live and work advances both our institutional mission and our region’s workforce needs.

Investments by the City of North Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency and the state have made this collaborative vision possible.

Another example of purposeful partnership is 麻豆原创 State’s Direct Admissions collaboration with the Clark County School District. By streamlining the pathway from high school to college, we are reducing unnecessary barriers and making higher education more accessible for thousands of students. The objective is straightforward: reduce friction, expand opportunity and create clearer pathways to higher education.

These initiatives may seem unrelated, but they share the same purpose: connecting investments that create greater opportunity.

Across the country, regions are competing for talent, investment, innovation and workforce growth. The communities that will lead are not necessarily those with the largest individual projects. They will be the ones building connected ecosystems where institutions work together, investments reinforce one another and public trust grows through visible results.

Higher education has an important role to play in Southern 麻豆原创’s future. Universities do more than educate students; they connect employers, communities and public partners to create the workforce and innovation our region needs to compete.

Southern 麻豆原创 is embracing a more connected approach to growth, bringing together education, government, economic development and industry to build systems that create lasting opportunity.

Our greatest advantage will continue to be our willingness to work together with purpose. By building strong partnerships today, we can create more opportunities for generations to come.

Southern 麻豆原创 has spent decades proving it can grow. The next decade will be defined by how well we grow together. Opportunity doesn’t happen by accident. It is created by design and by the partnerships that turn individual investments into lasting regional success.

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麻豆原创 Honors Leaders Expanding Opportunity in 麻豆原创 during Third Annual Community Awards /campus-news/nevada-state-university-honors-leaders-expanding-opportunity-in-nevada-during-third-annual-community-awards/ /campus-news/nevada-state-university-honors-leaders-expanding-opportunity-in-nevada-during-third-annual-community-awards/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 17:13:22 +0000 /?p=1985912 HENDERSON, Nev. (May 14, 2026) 鈥 麻豆原创 honored outstanding community leaders and organizations during its third annual Community Awards celebration, recognizing partners whose support has helped expand educational access, strengthen workforce development, and create new opportunities for 麻豆原创 students. The 2026 honorees included Roberto鈥檚 Taco Shop, Junior Achievement of Southern 麻豆原创, Walter Hashimoto, […]

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HENDERSON, Nev. (May 14, 2026) 鈥 麻豆原创 honored outstanding community leaders and organizations during its third annual Community Awards celebration, recognizing partners whose support has helped expand educational access, strengthen workforce development, and create new opportunities for 麻豆原创 students.

The 2026 honorees included Roberto鈥檚 Taco Shop, Junior Achievement of Southern 麻豆原创, Walter Hashimoto, Las Vegas Raiders Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations, Piper Overstreet-White, and the City of North Las Vegas. Each recipient was recognized for demonstrating an ongoing commitment to 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 mission of student success, community engagement, and educational innovation. Overstreet-White was honored personally for her commitment and outstanding support through her role with the Las Vegas Raiders.

鈥淭his amazing institution is built through partnership, driven by purpose, and constantly moving forward,鈥 said Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater, acting president of 麻豆原创. 鈥淭hese milestones happen because businesses invest in scholarships, because nonprofits create experiential learning opportunities, because civic leaders expand access to education, and because community advocates believe in our students before those students even believe in themselves. Tonight鈥檚 honorees represent exactly that spirit.鈥

The awards celebration comes at a historic moment for 麻豆原创 State. Earlier this month, the university celebrated the largest graduating class in institutional history, with more than 900 graduates crossing the commencement stage. 麻豆原创 State also surpassed 10,000 alumni this year, reflecting the university鈥檚 continued growth and expanding impact throughout 麻豆原创. More than 60 percent of the 2026 graduating class identified as first-generation college graduates.

Roberto鈥檚 Taco Shop was recognized for its longstanding investment in 麻豆原创 State students and scholarship support. For more than a decade, the family-owned business has helped remove financial barriers for students pursuing higher education, supporting persistence and听degree completion for many first-generation and underserved students across Southern 麻豆原创.

Junior Achievement of Southern 麻豆原创 was honored for its collaborative work supporting hands-on learning experiences and career readiness opportunities for 麻豆原创 State students. Through educational partnerships and community engagement initiatives, the organization has helped prepare future educators and professionals to serve 麻豆原创鈥檚 schools, businesses, and communities.

Community leader Walter Hashimoto received recognition for his continued service, mentorship, and advocacy on behalf of the university. A dedicated supporter of 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 mission, Hashimoto has contributed leadership and guidance that have strengthened institutional partnerships and supported the university鈥檚 long-term growth.

Piper Overstreet-White, Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations for the Las Vegas Raiders, was recognized for her commitment and outstanding support of 麻豆原创 State Athletics. Through her role with the Raiders, her early support helped advance the university鈥檚 vision for student-athlete opportunities and contributed to the excitement and momentum surrounding 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 inaugural athletics program, which officially launched during the 2025鈥26 academic year.

The City of North Las Vegas received recognition for its partnership in the development of 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 future North Las Vegas campus, scheduled to open in fall 2027. The campus expansion represents a major investment in educational access, workforce development, and economic mobility for one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.

鈥溌槎乖 State鈥檚 growth and success are only possible because of partnerships like these,鈥 said Erin Keller, vice president of advancement at 麻豆原创. 鈥淥ur community partners continue to invest in students, strengthen pathways to opportunity, and help us create transformative experiences that will impact 麻豆原创 for generations to come.鈥

麻豆原创鈥檚 Community Awards celebrate individuals and organizations whose leadership, philanthropy, and collaboration advance the university鈥檚 mission and positively impact students and the broader Southern 麻豆原创 community.

 

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麻豆原创 celebrates its Spring 2026 Graduating Class /featured/nevada-state-university-celebrates-its-spring-2026-graduating-class/ /featured/nevada-state-university-celebrates-its-spring-2026-graduating-class/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 17:46:17 +0000 /?p=1985800 麻豆原创 celebrated a historic milestone on May 9, 2026, honoring its largest graduating class during the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Students joined family members, friends, faculty, and staff to commemorate the occasion as the university awarded 939 degrees to 915 graduates. The School of […]

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麻豆原创 celebrated a historic milestone on May 9, 2026, honoring its largest graduating class during the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Students joined family members, friends, faculty, and staff to commemorate the occasion as the university awarded 939 degrees to 915 graduates. The School of Nursing led all academic programs with 356 spring graduates.

This year鈥檚 commencement also marked a landmark achievement for the institution as Cheyenne Lange, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology, became 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 10,000th graduate.

麻豆原创 State continues to serve a diverse and driven student population, with more than 60% of students identifying as first-generation college students and more than 40% attending part-time.

鈥淭his institution doesn鈥檛 just graduate students 鈥 麻豆原创 positions you for lifelong momentum,鈥 said Acting President Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater.

Click below to view 2026 Commencement photos

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NSHE Board of Regents Selects Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer as Next President of 麻豆原创听 /campus-news/nshe-board-of-regents-selects-dr-sandra-b-richtermeyer-as-next-president-of-nevada-state-university/ /campus-news/nshe-board-of-regents-selects-dr-sandra-b-richtermeyer-as-next-president-of-nevada-state-university/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 19:19:03 +0000 /?p=1985615 The 麻豆原创 System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents approved the appointment of Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer as the next president of 麻豆原创 (麻豆原创 State), following a national search and broad community input.

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[Las Vegas, NV] 鈥 The 麻豆原创 System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents approved the appointment of Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer as the next president of 麻豆原创 (麻豆原创 State), following a national search and broad community input.

鈥淒r. Richtermeyer brings strong experience and a clear understanding of the role 麻豆原创 State plays within our higher education system and the Southern 麻豆原创 community,鈥 said听Board of Regents Chair Byron Brooks. 鈥淎s the university continues to grow its academic programs and strengthen pathways tied to 麻豆原创鈥檚 workforce needs, the Board is confident Dr. Richtermeyer is well prepared to lead 麻豆原创 State forward.鈥

The search for 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 next president was led by the Board鈥檚 ad hoc 麻豆原创 Presidential Search Committee, chaired by Regent Amy J. Carvalho, with support from Academic Search. Four finalists participated in public forums before the committee made its final recommendation to the full Board of Regents.

鈥淭his search was about finding a president who understands both where 麻豆原创 State is today and what it can become,鈥 said听Regent Amy J. Carvalho, Chair of the ad hoc 麻豆原创 Presidential Search Committee. 鈥淲e heard from students, faculty, staff, and community members about the kind of leadership the university needs. Dr. Richtermeyer brings the ability to listen, build trust, and help 麻豆原创 State continue expanding opportunity for the people and communities it serves.鈥

NSHE Chancellor Matt McNair also shared his support for the appointment:

鈥溌槎乖 State has made meaningful progress as a university, and this appointment is an important step in continuing that work,鈥 said听Chancellor Matt McNair. 鈥淒r. Richtermeyer understands the importance of accessible academic programs, strong student support, and partnerships that connect education to opportunity. I look forward to working with her to support 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 students, faculty, and staff as the university continues to grow.鈥

Dr. Richtermeyer will take office on August 1, 2026, succeeding Acting President Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater, who has led the university during the transition following former President Dr. DeRionne Pollard鈥檚 departure to serve as President of the American Association of Community Colleges.

The Board of Regents and the 麻豆原创 System of Higher Education thank Dr. Lopez Lasater for her leadership and service during this important transition.

About Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer

Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer is a higher education leader with more than 30 years of experience in faculty and administrative roles. She currently serves as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost at Rutgers University-Camden, where she leads the academic enterprise and holds a faculty appointment as a full professor of accounting.

Dr. Richtermeyer previously served as Dean of the Manning School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she led work in enrollment growth, student engagement, fundraising, academic planning, and interdisciplinary program development. She also held faculty and leadership roles at Xavier University and the University of Wyoming, following earlier professional experience as a CPA.

Dr. Richtermeyer holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration, an MBA and an M.S. in Information Systems from the University of Colorado, and a B.S. in Management Information Systems and Accounting from the University of Wyoming. She is an active volunteer and board member and has held national and global leadership roles in several professional and nonprofit organizations.

For media inquiries or additional information, please contact Elizabeth Callahan at听ecallahan@nshe.nevada.edu听or 702-522-7021.

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