UNLV President Neal Smatresk released the following statement today regarding the death of former Gov. Kenny Guinn:

"Gov. Guinn will be remembered by all as a champion of education in Nevada, having served as superintendent of the Clark County School District and interim President of UNLV. Gov. Guinn led UNLV through a phase of our history that initiated our transformation into a major research university. He also served on our Foundation Board and thus was critical to our growth. His pivotal role in creating the Millennium Scholarship afforded access to thousands of Nevada students to quality higher education, and I believe that we can best honor his memory by taking steps to preserve and build on those achievements."