NSHE Regents Appoint Chris Heavey as UNLV President
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 16 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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NSHE Regents Appoint Chris Heavey as UNLV President
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The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has appointed Chris Heavey as UNLV president. Heavey has served as the university's interim president since April 2025 and will continue leading the university under a new employment agreement approved by the Board.
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NSHE Regents Appoint Chris Heavey as UNLV President
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The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has appointed Chris Heavey as UNLV president. Heavey has served as the university's interim president since April 2025 and will continue leading the university under a new employment agreement approved by the Board.
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