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.

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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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Faculty remembered for their words of encouragement and kindness during the campus Remembrance and Healing Ceremony.

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UNLV and the Thomas & Mack Center take a bow as the National Finals Rodeo celebrates four decades in Las Vegas. 

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Scholars, business leaders, and diplomats convened to emphasize the critical role of people-to-people exchange in strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

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