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Nevada State University Honors Leaders Expanding Opportunity in Nevada during Third Annual Community Awards

HENDERSON, Nev. (May 14, 2026) — Nevada State University honored outstanding community leaders and organizations during its third annual Community Awards celebration, recognizing partners whose support has helped expand educational access, strengthen workforce...

May 15, 2026

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Campus Update on the Appeal of DACA

July 20, 2021 | Campus News, Featured

Dear Campus Community, Judge Andrew Hanen of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas has ruled ...

Updated Guidance During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

July 16, 2021 | Campus News, Coronavirus, Featured

Dear NS Campus Community, It has been a monumental undertaking to maintain operations during the ongoing COVID-19 ...

Board of Regents Appoints Provost and Executive Vice President Vickie Shields to Serve as Acting President of Nevada State College

June 10, 2021 | Campus News, Featured

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents appointed Nevada State College Provost and Executive Vice President Vickie Shields to serve as the acting president of Nevada State College (NSC) between current President Bart Patterson’s retirement date and new President DeRionne Pollard’s start date.

COVID-19 Update on Face Covering, Campus Space & Commencement

May 21, 2021 | Campus News, Coronavirus, Featured

Dear Campus Community, This is an important announcement regarding significant changes in COVID-19 protocols on ...

Board of Regents Appoint New Nevada State College President

April 30, 2021 | Campus News, Featured, Office of the President

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents voted to appoint Dr. DeRionne Pollard as Nevada ...

Nevada State College Search Committee Recommends Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard to be Next President

April 29, 2021 | Campus News, Featured, Office of the President

The ad hoc Nevada State College President Search Committee recommended Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard to be NSC’s 8th president on Wednesday. The Board of Regents is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021, when they will consider appointing NSC’s next president. The meeting will be live-streamed...

Nevada State College will Pursue In-Person 2021 Commencement

April 2, 2021 | Featured

We are pursuing the opportunity to present an in-person commencement for the Class of 2021 at the Orleans Arena on June 5, 2021. 2020 graduates will also be invited to participate. Plans are underway and include multiple ceremonies that day with doors opening one...

Immigration Legislation Update & Campus Resources

April 2, 2021 | Campus News, Featured

Over 13,000 DACAmented youth (recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) live in our state as well as many more undocumented youth and families. Challenges come with the pursuit of a higher education degree and affect every student we serve. Making the effort to navigate coursework, find supportive relationships, build a sense of belonging, and foster self-development is even...

President Patterson Announces 2021 Commencement Plans

March 4, 2021 | Campus News

I am pleased to announce Nevada State College will celebrate the class of 2021 with a virtual commencement ceremony on May 7 at 6 p.m. The event allows us to mark the academic accomplishments of our fall 2020, spring 2021, and summer 2021 graduates while...

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