President Len Jessup, 2015-2018

Dr. Len Jessup served as the 10th UNLV president (2015-2018).

  • CASE Leadership Award

    UNLV President Len Jessup (2015-2018) received the 2018 CEO Leadership Award from fundraising industry association The Council for Advancement and Support of Education, District VII (CASE). Jessup is the first UNLV president to receive this honor since it was established in 1999. Annually, the award recognizes leaders who demonstrate outstanding contributions to their campus communities, support fundraising at their institutions, and promote a public understanding and support of education. Read more: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/jessup-receives-leadership-award-advancement-council

  • President Jessup receives CASE District VII CEO Leadership Award

    President Len Jessup (2015-2018) was awarded the 2018 CEO Leadership Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. This CASE award recognizes a District VII member institution president, headmaster, chancellor, system head, or other institutional CEO for their outstanding efforts to promote a public understanding and support of education. One of Jessup's nominators for this award shared, "Len is a leader who is focused on team building, new designs, and new trajectories. He is a fundraiser and has built the identity of the university, enhancing its connection to the overall community. He is always looking to collaborate and engage in creative ways to drive the university forward and on new pathways." Read more: unlv.edu/news

  • 2017 Year-in-Review

    Looking back at 2017, President Len Jessup (2015-2018) recalls the inspiring accomplishments of our student body, faculty, and staff.

  • 2017 State of the University Address

    UNLV is celebrating our 60th anniversary this year! The 2017 State of the University address from President Len Jessup showcases our accomplishments and looks forward to what's ahead.

  • Look toward the Future (2017 State of the University)

    UNLV is celebrating our 60th anniversary this year! The 2017 State of the University address from President Len Jessup showcases our accomplishments and looks forward to what's ahead.

  • Embrace the Present (2017 State of the University)

    UNLV is celebrating our 60th anniversary this year! The 2017 State of the University address from President Len Jessup showcases our accomplishments and looks forward to what's ahead.

  • Three Tips for a Great Semester

    President Len Jessup (2015-2018) welcomes students to classes with three tips to make the most of your #UNLV experience.

  • UNLV Celebrates: Past, Present, and Future

    May 1, 2015 - A celebration of UNLV's history and future as we welcomed and installed Dr. Len Jessup as our 10th president. This community event showcased talent from individuals and groups across campus.

  • Town Hall - March 12,  2015

    Town Hall Meeting with President Len Jessup