Provost takes helm at UNLV

UNLV provost takes over temporarily after resignation of President Keith Whitfield
Chris Heavey, executive vice president and provost at UNLV, has temporarily assumed leadership of the university after Keith Whitfield abruptly stepped down as president Monday, Nevada higher education officials announced.
Provost takes helm at UNLV after President Keith Whifield steps down
After leading UNLV through the pandemic and the 2023 on-campus shooting, Keith Whitfield announced late Monday he is stepping down as president effective at the end of that day.
Leadership transition underway as UNLV President Keith Whitfield steps down unexpectedly
UNLV President Keith Whitfield has announced his resignation from the university.Whitfield released this letter on the university's website.He was appointed p
President Keith Whitfield announces he's leaving UNLV
Whitfield said there are family issues he needs to tend to that “require more of my time and energy and prevent me from being your president.”
UNLV President Keith Whitfield steps down
UNLV President Keith Whitfield resigned Monday night, marking an end to four and a half years that saw him guide the institution’s growth through through a pandemic and deadly shooting.
UNLV president steps down after 4-year reign
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - UNVL President Keith Whitfield announced he is stepping down effective Monday. His announcement came at the UNLV Foundation Annual Dinner at the Bellagio Monday evening.
UNLV Provost taking over Whitfield's president position after resignation
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — After UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield announced that he was stepping down from his position on Monday, a chancellor at the Nevada System of Higher Education appointed a new leader to take charge temporarily. Executive Vice President and Provost Christopher L. Heavey will serve as Officer in Charge, effective March 4.
UNLV president, Keith E. Whitfield, announces sudden resignation
UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield announced on Monday that he will be stepping down from his position, effective end of day.
As Whitfield steps down, NSHE announces UNLV officer in charge
UNLV Executive Vice President and Provost Christopher L. Heavey will serve as officer in charge of UNLV, the Nevada System of Higher Education announced Tuesday. The move comes after former president Keith Whitfield,
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