University Leadership

Guiding the Wolf Pack's strategic growth.

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The entryway path in the late 1800's led up to Morrill Hall (largest visible building), Hatch Hall (far left), and Stewart Hall, the women's dormitory (background left) Morrill Hall, originally known as the Main Building, was the first building constructed at the university in 1885 and still stands today at the southern part of the Old Quad.

Our leadership

The University is led by a capable and dynamic leadership team who are united in their approach to furthering the University's aspirations as one of the top research and educational institutions in the country.

Brian Sandoval, President

Brian Sandoval leads the ҹɫ��Ƶ as its 17th President.

Office of the President

Jeff Thompson, dressed in suit and tie, poses for a photo in front of the Mackay School of Mines on the ҹɫ��Ƶ campus.

Jeff Thompson, Executive Vice President and Provost

Jeff Thompson leads the Office of the Provost, which coordinates the academic mission of the University.

Office of the Provost

Executive and academic leadership

Our executive and academic leadership teams collaborate to advance the University's academic mission and provide a world-class learning environment for its students, faculty and staff.

A view of Clark Administration, a brick building with ivy vines and a large entryway lined with stairs.

Senior Leadership

Comprised of the University's executive leaders, the President's Senior Leadership Team meets regularly to discuss institutional-level issues facing the university.

President's Council

A view of the University Arts Building, a modern brick building with multiple stories lined with flowers and plants for landscaping and walking paths.

Academic leadership

The University's deans are responsible for the strategic vision and administration of the 13 colleges and schools at the ҹɫ��Ƶ.

College and School Leadership

Faculty, staff and student leadership

These representatives provide leadership with guidance and input from the University’s faculty, staff and students.

Faculty Senate

The principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.

Staff Employees' Council

A representative body of non-faculty employees that serves the interests and needs of ҹɫ��Ƶ staff.

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) represents the students of the University through legislation, event programming and active community engagement.

State of Nevada leadership

Nevada's Board of Regents governs the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and its eight institutions, including the ҹɫ��Ƶ.

NSHE Board of Regents

Comprised of 13 voting members selected by in-district elections, Nevada's Board of Regents set policies, approve budgets and manage the entire public system of higher education in Nevada.