Two people standing at the podium. One is handing the other a token of inauguration as UNLV president in 1995.

Carol Harter Retires

As she prepares for retirement, she took some time to look back at her time in Southern Nevada.

Two people standing at the podium. One is handing the other a token of inauguration as UNLV president in 1995.
Inauguration as UNLV president, Oct. 21, 1995. (UNLV Photo Services)

Front shot view of Mrs. Harter in her office chair.
In her office on the 7th floor of FDH, Oct. 2, 2002. (UNLV Photo Services)

Mrs. Harter greating and handing a student a brochure.
Greeting students during the first week of school, Aug. 25, 2003. (UNLV Photo Services)

Mrs. Harter standing alongside other during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Development Center, Feb. 10, 2004. (UNLV Photo Services)

Mrs. Harter standing by Sen. Harry Reid as he signs a giant check.
With U.S. Sen. Harry Reid during an announcement for the UNLV School of Dental Medicine, July 1, 2004. (UNLV Photo Services)

Two people on stage. One at the podium while the other is sitting on a chair with a mic in hand.
Black Mountain Institute event, with Nobel Author Wole Soyinka, Feb. 12, 2013. (UNLV Photo Services)

Mrs. Harter shaking the hand of a student during commencement as he walks by to receive his diploma.
Commencement, May 13, 2006. (UNLV Photo Services)

Mrs. Harter standing next to her husband as they pose for a portrait shot together.
With her husband Michael Harter, Sept. 13, 2006.

Mrs. Harter surrounded by reporters and cameras inside of a conference room.
Press conference announcing her stepping down as president, Feb. 2, 2006. (UNLV Photo Services)

Woman standing on stage at the podium.
Black Mountain Institute reading Nov. 30, 2010. (UNLV Photo Services)

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