Chris Heavey In The News

Profile: Chris Heavey
Anthem’s $2 million gift creates medical fellowship to train rheumatologists at UNLV med school
Las Vegas Sun
A $2 million gift from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Nevada will help UNLV train more rheumatologists as the state struggles to meet demand for specialized care.
Hope Means Nevada announces return of ‘Hope in Action’ event at UNLV
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Annual 5K walk, volunteer and mental wellness event set for Nov. 21.
$2M gift aims to address Nevada’s shortage of rheumatologists
Las Vegas Review Journal
A major healthcare provider is giving $2 million to the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV to help address Southern Nevada’s shortage of physicians.
NSHE regents appoint Chris Heavey permanent president with $628K salary
Las Vegas Review Journal
UNLV Interim President Chris Heavey’s job title got a little shorter.
NSHE Board of Regents appoints Dr. Chris Heavey as president of UNLV
K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now
The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents has appointed Dr. Chris Heavey as President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
NSHE regents appoint Dr. Chris Heavey permanent UNLV president
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After leading the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as interim president since April 2025, Dr. Chris Heavey has been appointed as the university’s permanent president by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.
NSHE appoints Dr. Chris Heavey as UNLV president
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Heavey has served as interim president since April 2025.
Regents make Chris Heavey UNLV’s permanent president through 2029
Las Vegas Sun
The Nevada System of Higher Education has appointed Interim President Chris Heavey to lead the university permanently. Regents approved a three-year contract for Heavey that runs through Oct. 31, 2029.