Nevada State University to establish new campus in North Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents has approved 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.

North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown expressed enthusiasm, stating, “This campus will fundamentally transform our downtown core and open doors to better career paths for our residents.”

Goynes goes on to say, “I am so proud to have Nevada State University as a partner in bringing educational opportunities to the heart of our community.”

The planned three-story, 30,000-square-foot academic building will be part of the “NLV Gateway,” a 19-acre mixed-use development by Agora Realty and Management at Lake Mead Blvd. and Las Vegas Blvd. North.

The campus will offer academic programming, workforce development opportunities, and student support services, reflecting a partnership between the city and Nevada State to expand access to higher education.

Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater, acting president of Nevada State University, highlighted the collaboration as a “bold investment in Nevada’s future,” emphasizing its role in driving workforce development and economic growth.

The project is backed by public and private investment, including support from NV Energy and an anonymous donor.

NSHE Board of Regents Chair Byron Brooks noted the campus’s role in “expanding access, supporting student success, and strengthening Nevada’s workforce.”