Nevada System of Higher Education

Big congratulations to @NevadaStateU, @tmccnevada and @WNCnevada! 🎉🍎 The three institutions have secured a $4.5 million federal grant to help address Nevada's rural teacher shortage by opening new doors for aspiring educators. A big win for future teachers and the communities that need them! And a special shoutout to Dr. Gwen Sharp, now NSHE's interim vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, who was the primary author of the grant proposal during her time at Nevada State! 👏 See what this partnership has planned: bit.ly/4AyLEeP

Back-to-back Bellwether finalist honors for @tmccnevada! 🏆🎉 Congratulations to Truckee Meadows Community College on being named a 2027 Bellwether Award finalist, marking its second consecutive year earning national recognition! This time, TMCC is one of just 10 finalists nationwide in the Workforce Development category, which recognizes innovative partnerships that connect education with workforce needs. We're proud to see TMCC representing Nevada on the national stage again! 💚 Best of luck at the final competition in February!

Did you know it’s National Scholarship Month? 🎓💰 In the 2024–25 academic year, NSHE institutions awarded a record $789.3 million in financial aid — including grants, scholarships, loans, and on-campus employment. That’s the highest amount ever disbursed in a single year in NSHE's history, helping more students access higher education and pursue their career goals. Dive into the data here: bit.ly/4kMoxbM @unlv @unevadareno @NevadaStateU @WNCnevada @tmccnevada @gbcnevada @CSNCoyote

Today, we honor those who have served our country and the sacrifices they and their families have made. At NSHE, we're grateful to have veterans among our students, faculty, staff and alumni. Thank you for your service and all you bring to our communities. In observance of Veterans Day, NSHE offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, and will reopen Thursday, November 12. #VeteransDay #NSHE @unlv @unevadareno @NevadaStateU @tmccnevada @gbcnevada @WNCnevada @CSNCoyote @DRIScience

What can ancient ice tell us about wildfires, volcanic eruptions and human history? More than you might think! ❄️🔬 This World Science Day, we're celebrating the scientists uncovering those stories, including researchers at the Desert Research Institute (DRI). In Beyond the Lab, a new series from @PBSReno and @DRIScience, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at fascinating scientific research happening right here in Nevada and around the world. The first episode explores how scientists use ice cores to uncover thousands of years of Earth's history. Curious? The series is streaming now! 📺 Watch here: bit.ly/4BV5nGQ

📚 Welcome to Campus Check-In! NSHE is putting the spotlight on student voices across Nevada! From college experiences to future goals, we’re hitting campuses statewide to hear directly from the students who make up our higher education community. 💭🎤 In this episode, hear what life is like from students at @unevadareno! #NSHE #CampusCheckIn #HigherEducation

Science experiments in a box? Robots helping students learn to code? 🧪🤖 That's just some of what hands-on learning looks like through @DRISTEMEdu's STEM Education Program and Nevada Robotics! This National STEM/STEAM Day, we're celebrating the educators and community partners helping bring science, technology, engineering, art and math to life in Nevada classrooms. See how @DRIScience and its partners are creating more opportunities for Nevada students to explore, experiment and discover: bit.ly/4izqO7v

From childhood visits to Lake Mead to research that could help protect it. 💧🔬 Meet Piper Irvin, a first-generation @unlv college student pursuing her master's degree in geoscience at @UNLV_CoS. She's studying how sediments from the Las Vegas Wash could affect Lake Mead's water quality, putting her passion for science to work on an issue close to home. Ahead of First-Generation College Celebration Day on Sunday, Nov. 8, we're celebrating first-gen students across Nevada's public colleges and universities and the incredible things they're accomplishing. Get to know Piper and her research: bit.ly/4AhKcgI #FirstGen #FirstGenCelebration #NSHE @UNLV_GC

“Language and culture are a huge part of who we are. When those are strong, our communities are stronger too.” ❤️ For Misty Youngbear, that belief is central to her work as a nurse serving the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. Misty, who is Meskwaki, earned her master's degree in public health from @unevadareno while continuing to care for patients. She's combining her clinical experience with a focus on prevention, education and culturally informed care to support the health of the community she serves. This Native American Heritage Month, we're celebrating Native American students, graduates and professionals like Misty who are making a difference in communities across Nevada. Read Misty's story: bit.ly/4z6mtz4 #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NSHE @publichealthunr @UNRGradSchool

Happening Now: Task Force on Power-Based Violence at Institutions of Higher Education Meeting. The meeting is open to the public, in-person or virtually. For meeting materials and agenda, please visit our website: nshe.nevada.edu

One last stop. Welcome to Wolf Pack country. 😎📍 How many of these @unevadareno spots do you recognize? Drop your guesses below. 👀 We’ve made it to all eight NSHE institutions, but we’ve only scratched the surface. Think you’ve seen it all? Follow us for more campus tours and a closer look at the spots you may have missed. #NSHEKnowsASpot #NSHE

From pitching an invention to explaining a public health issue, knowing your subject is only part of the job. You also have to communicate it! 💬 For National Career Development Month, we're spotlighting how the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is helping students across majors build those skills. Through its COM Lab, students can practice public speaking, get feedback from peer coaches and even rehearse on camera in a new recording studio. See how @unlv is helping students strengthen skills they'll use throughout their careers. 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4A5YBfD #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth #NSHE #UNLV @UNLVUrbanAffrs @UNLV_GC

Coming Up: Task Force on Power-Based Violence at Institutions of Higher Education Meeting. The meeting is open to the public, in-person or virtually. For meeting materials and agenda, please visit our website: bit.ly/4cVpYiM

Today is Election Day! If you haven't already cast your vote, there's still time. Find your polling location at the link: bit.ly/3Ctpfll

Why start from scratch when you've already put in the work? 🎓 Your experience could count toward college credit at @unlv, @unevadareno, @NevadaStateU, @CSNCoyote, @gbcnevada, @tmccnevada or @WNCnevada, giving you a head start on a degree or certificate. 🔎 Curious what might count for you? Explore Nevada.edu/CPL. #TakeTheCredit

To everyone observing Día de los Muertos, may it be filled with love, remembrance and joy. 🧡🏵️ Here's to the loved ones we remember, the memories that keep us connected and the traditions that bring generations together.

Costumes, candy and a little spooky fun! 🎃👻 From all of us at NSHE, we're wishing our students, faculty, staff and communities across Nevada and beyond a Halloween filled with more treats than tricks! Have fun and stay safe this Halloweekend! 🍬🧡

From UNLV to NASA and Blue Origin, Nevada students are reaching for the stars! 🚀 @UNLV mechanical engineering student Kylee Brahma was one of just four women nationwide to receive a scholarship from the Women in Aerospace Foundation, recognizing her extensive accomplishments and dedication to the industry. Congratulations to Kylee on this well-deserved recognition! Read more: news3lv.com/news/local/unlv-…

Nevada is investing in the future of rural health care! 🩺 The @unevadareno’s nursing program aims to train 96 graduates to serve rural Nevada communities, helping address health care workforce needs and expand access to care across the state. Read more: thisisreno.com/2026/10/unr-n…

162 years and still one of a kind! 💙🏜️ Happy Nevada Day! From our campuses and research facilities to the communities we serve across the state, we're proud to be part of the Silver State. Here's to the people, places and traditions that make Nevada such a special place to call home! 🎉 📌 Office closure reminder: NSHE offices will be closed Friday, October 30, in observance of Nevada Day. @unevadareno @unlv @NevadaStateU @tmccnevada @gbcnevada @CSNCoyote @WNCnevada @DRIScience