Office of the President

The President's Office leads the university in fulfilling its mission as a public Carnegie R1 research institution, fostering collaboration across campus and building partnerships that serve Southern Nevada, the state, and beyond.

Interim President Chris Heavey

Meet the Interim President

Interim President Chris Heavey serves as UNLV's chief executive officer, providing institutional leadership and ensuring the effective coordination of academic, administrative, and financial priorities. He works to promote a culture of excellence and innovation, foster campus-wide collaboration, and strengthen the university’s role as a vital contributor to Nevada's social and economic well-being.

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One UNLV Listening Tour

The Listening Tour is a campuswide initiative designed to engage students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners in open dialogue about the future of UNLV. Over the course of this tour, feedback will be gathered through group listening sessions and comments submitted online.

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When the original Dickinson Library proved too small for a growing university, a new facility transformed research, study, and campus life.

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The longtime administrator is bringing his experience in student success to building the culture for faculty and staff engagement.

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University’s online nursing master’s programs, bachelor’s in psychology, and master’s in engineering crack the top 50 in publication’s annual list of nation’s best online degree programs. 
 

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