COVID-19 UP DATES: University following state and NSHE directives forthe Fall 2020 semester (Last Updated: 9/18/20 at 8;10 a.m) Latest coronavirus updates APPLY VISIT NEWS Search wwwunredu QUICKLINKS MENU University of Nevada,Reno We are proud to welcome Brian Sandoval, J.D: as the 17th President ofthe University of Nevada, Reno: 1874 The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents voted to appoint former Gov: Brian Sandoval as the University of Nevada, Renos 17th president during a meeting on Thursday, Sept 17. He becomes the first Hispanic person to ever be appointed to this position in the 146-year history of the University: Gov: Sandoval, who is currently a Distinguished Fellow of Law and Leadership at UNLV's William $. Boyd School of Law among Otharandeauorc Nillbecin Jojoand carva fcur_Vear contra NEV Ca5O