President Richtermeyer

Meet President Richtermeyer

Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer has served as President of Nevada State University since August 2026.

Dr. Richtermeyer brings more than 30 years of experience as an academic leader, faculty member, and scholar. Previously, she served as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost at Rutgers University–Camden, where she led the academic enterprise and held a faculty appointment.

Her career includes service as Dean of the Manning School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, as well as faculty and leadership roles at Xavier University and the University of Wyoming. She has held positions as department chair, associate dean, and faculty member, contributing to academic programs, institutional initiatives, and shared governance. She began her professional career as a CPA in Colorado before transitioning to higher education.

Her academic background is in business, with an emphasis on accounting and information systems. Her teaching and research center on accounting, technology enablement, and corporate governance, and she has been recognized with numerous awards in teaching, research, and service.

She is a frequent speaker and has delivered invited presentations in more than 20 countries across six continents. She earned her Ph.D., MBA, and M.S. from the University of Colorado and a B.S. from the University of Wyoming, where she was raised. Active as a community volunteer, she remains involved in business and professional associations through leadership roles in national and global organizations.