Nevada State University President to Step Down From Role for New National Roll

Nevada State University president to step down from role for new national roll

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Nevada State University President is set to step down from her position this fall to take on a prominent national role. The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) announced Monday that Dr. DeRionne Pollard will leave NSU effective Sept. 5 to become the new president of the American Association of Community Colleges — the first woman to lead the 105-year-old organization, according to an announcement on NSHE's website. Her l…

Pollard Selected to Lead American Association of Community Colleges

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) announces the selection of Dr. DeRionne Pollard as the next president and CEO of the 105-year-old community college organization. Pollard is the…

President of Nevada State University to depart

President of Nevada State University to depart

Nevada State University president stepping down; will lead national community college group - The Nevada Independent

Nevada State University President DeRionne Pollard is leaving after leading the institution for four years. She was the first Black woman to permanently lead a Nevada institution of higher education.

Nevada State University president stepping down

Pollard was the first Black woman to serve as president at any institution in the Nevada System of Higher Education. She is credited with leading ...