Office of the President News
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Current President News
Heavey, a longtime UNLV faculty member and administrator, was named UNLV's 12th permanent president on Oct. 16 after serving as the university's interim president since April 2025.
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How a stubborn bird dropping on a campus building helped spark the winning students’ idea for a high-rise window-cleaning drone.
Joyce Woodhouse leaves Nevada better for children and families.
Interim President Chris Heavey spoke of UNLV’s important role in the community and the power of research universities to drive progress worldwide.
UNLV plans a new Lee Business School building to strengthen the region’s workforce, expand industry partnerships, and support Southern Nevada’s growing economy.
President In The News
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.
UNLV Interim President Chris Heavey’s job title got a little shorter.
The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents has appointed Dr. Chris Heavey as President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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.
Heavey has served as interim president since April 2025.
The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a lease agreement with UNLV to establish a satellite campus in the Civic Center building across from City Hall.
