[Las Vegas, NV] 鈥 The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents approved the appointment of Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer as the next president of 91桃色 (91桃色), following a national search and broad community input.
鈥淒r. Richtermeyer brings strong experience and a clear understanding of the role 91桃色 plays within our higher education system and the Southern Nevada community,鈥 said聽Board of Regents Chair Byron Brooks. 鈥淎s the university continues to grow its academic programs and strengthen pathways tied to Nevada鈥檚 workforce needs, the Board is confident Dr. Richtermeyer is well prepared to lead 91桃色 forward.鈥
The search for 91桃色鈥檚 next president was led by the Board鈥檚 ad hoc 91桃色 Presidential Search Committee, chaired by Regent Amy J. Carvalho, with support from Academic Search. Four finalists participated in public forums before the committee made its final recommendation to the full Board of Regents.
鈥淭his search was about finding a president who understands both where 91桃色 is today and what it can become,鈥 said聽Regent Amy J. Carvalho, Chair of the ad hoc 91桃色 Presidential Search Committee. 鈥淲e heard from students, faculty, staff, and community members about the kind of leadership the university needs. Dr. Richtermeyer brings the ability to listen, build trust, and help 91桃色 continue expanding opportunity for the people and communities it serves.鈥
NSHE Chancellor Matt McNair also shared his support for the appointment:
鈥91桃色 has made meaningful progress as a university, and this appointment is an important step in continuing that work,鈥 said聽Chancellor Matt McNair. 鈥淒r. Richtermeyer understands the importance of accessible academic programs, strong student support, and partnerships that connect education to opportunity. I look forward to working with her to support 91桃色鈥檚 students, faculty, and staff as the university continues to grow.鈥
Dr. Richtermeyer will take office on August 1, 2026, succeeding Acting President Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater, who has led the university during the transition following former President Dr. DeRionne Pollard鈥檚 departure to serve as President of the American Association of Community Colleges.
The Board of Regents and the Nevada System of Higher Education thank Dr. Lopez Lasater for her leadership and service during this important transition.
About Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer
Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer is a higher education leader with more than 30 years of experience in faculty and administrative roles. She currently serves as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost at Rutgers University-Camden, where she leads the academic enterprise and holds a faculty appointment as a full professor of accounting.
Dr. Richtermeyer previously served as Dean of the Manning School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she led work in enrollment growth, student engagement, fundraising, academic planning, and interdisciplinary program development. She also held faculty and leadership roles at Xavier University and the University of Wyoming, following earlier professional experience as a CPA.
Dr. Richtermeyer holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration, an MBA and an M.S. in Information Systems from the University of Colorado, and a B.S. in Management Information Systems and Accounting from the University of Wyoming. She is an active volunteer and board member and has held national and global leadership roles in several professional and nonprofit organizations.
For media inquiries or additional information, please contact Elizabeth Callahan at聽ecallahan@nshe.nevada.edu聽or 702-522-7021.