Protesters gathered at UNLV on Thursday in a demonstration targeting the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

After serving at the helm of the university for nearly two months, Chris Heavey has been named UNLV’s interim president.

Four Nevada institutions – UNR, the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Nevada State University (NSU), and the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) – are members of AAC&U. Late Thursday a spokesperson for NSU President DeRionne Pollard notified the Current that Pollard had signed on to the letter. UNLV’s Interim President Chris Heavey signed on Friday, according to a spokesperson.

A protest, organized by a coalition of student and community groups, is held in front of Hospitality Hall at UNLV Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Las Vegas. People spoke out against the Trump administration cancelling the student visas of some foreign students and other topics.

Several students have had their visas revoked for allegedly participating in protests.

Sphere has elevated the artistic opportunities for Las Vegas-area students. Segerblom was among the dignitaries attending the Second Annual Sphere XO Student Design Challenge, which gives area students the chance to have their art displayed on the Bulbous Wonder’s Exosphere.

Eight students from elementary to college levels were selected to have their Earth Day-themed artwork displayed on the Exosphere throughout the summer.

Dr. Alison Netski has been appointed as interim dean of the UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, a move announced this morning by UNLV Officer in Charge Chris Heavey.

UNLV has named an interim head for its medical school. The university announced Wednesday that it has appointed Dr. Alison Netski as interim dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine and interim vice president for health affairs at UNLV.