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Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents Approves Next Step to Establish Nevada State University Campus in North Las Vegas
Construction on transformative new campus expected to begin in Spring 2026
North Las Vegas, NV – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents voted today to approve a lease agreement for a Nevada State University building in North Las Vegas, marking the first official step toward establishing a campus in the city.
“This campus will fundamentally transform our downtown core and open doors to better career paths for our residents,” said North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown. “I am so proud to have Nevada State University as a partner in bringing educational opportunities to the heart of our community.”
Located in Downtown North Las Vegas, the planned three-story, 30,000-square-foot academic building will anchor the “NLV Gateway,” Agora Realty and Management’s 19-acre mixed-use development at the intersection of Lake Mead Boulevard and Las Vegas Boulevard North.
The North Las Vegas Campus will feature academic programming, workforce development opportunities and student support services. The partnership between the City and Nevada State reflects a shared commitment to removing barriers to higher education and expanding access for local residents. The campus is expected to serve thousands of students over the coming years.
“Our partnership with the City of North Las Vegas is a bold investment in Nevada’s future. Through an innovative public-private model, we are building a next-generation Nevada State University campus that expands access to higher education, drives workforce development, and strengthens long-term economic growth,” said Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater, Acting President of Nevada State University. “This collaboration shows what’s possible when public institutions, local and state governments, and private partners come together to unlock innovation and opportunity for every learner and every family,” she added.
The North Las Vegas Campus and its mission is supported by significant public and private investment from the City of North Las Vegas, state leadership, NV Energy, and a generous anonymous donor.
“The North Las Vegas Campus for Nevada State University reflects the System’s commitment to expanding access, supporting student success, and strengthening Nevada’s workforce,” said NSHE Board of Regents Chair Byron Brooks. “This collaborative effort lays the groundwork for long-term economic growth by bringing higher education opportunities closer to communities that have long been underserved.”
Construction on the new campus is expected to begin in spring 2026 with an anticipated opening in Fall 2027.
About the Nevada System of Higher Education
The Nevada System of Higher Education, comprised of two doctoral-granting research universities, a state university, four comprehensive community colleges, and one environmental research institute, serves the educational and job training needs of Nevada. NSHE provides educational opportunities to more than 100,000 students and is governed by the Nevada Board of Regents. The System includes the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada State University, Desert Research Institute, the College of Southern Nevada, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College, and Western Nevada College. Learn more at https://nshe.nevada.edu/.
About Nevada State University
Nevada State University (Nevada State), an independently accredited public institution, is a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Nevada State is located on a developing 500-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada. Nevada State emphasizes high-quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences, and innovation in support of Nevada’s growing workforce needs. Nevada State offers more than 65 majors and minors, as well as select graduate programs, and continues to expand its physical campus and reach across the state. Committed to fostering a personal learning environment, students are taught by faculty who serve as mentors and guides in classrooms with an average class size under 25 students. Nevada State serves more than 8,400 students and has over 9,500 alumni.
For more information, visit https://nevadastate.edu.
