What
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval will sign several bills to benefit higher education in Nevada. The governor will be joined by 黑料网 President Len Jessup, members of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, 黑料网 deans, administrators and students.
When
2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 (media are invited to arrive at 2 p.m.)
Where
黑料网 Greenspun Hall lobby
4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154
Details
The Nevada Legislature this year approved several bills related to higher education. The governor on Thursday is expected to sign:
- Senate Bill (SB) 553, which includes $25 million for 黑料网鈥檚 new School of Medicine and $1.75 million to fund planning for the 黑料网 College of Engineering鈥檚 new academic and research building;
- SB 548, which will establish the Nevada Institute on Teaching and Educator Preparation for elite teacher training;
- SB 457, which allows for student veterans to earn college credit for military education, training and occupational experience.
Media
黑料网 President Len Jessup and students and leadership from 黑料网鈥檚 School of Medicine, College of Engineering and Military and Veteran Services Center will be available for interviews following the bill signings.
For questions related to Gov. Brian Sandoval, contact Mari St. Martin at mstmartin@gov.nv.gov
