NSHE Board of Regents Selects Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer as Next President of Nevada State University
The 海角乱伦社区 (NSHE) Board of Regents approved the appointment of Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer as the next president of Nevada State University (Nevada State), following a national search and broad community input.
鈥淒r. Richtermeyer brings strong experience and a clear understanding of the role Nevada State plays within our higher education system and the Southern Nevada community,鈥� said 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 Nevada State forward.鈥�
The search for Nevada State鈥檚 next president was led by the Board鈥檚 ad hoc Nevada State University 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 Nevada State is today and what it can become,鈥� said Regent Amy J. Carvalho, Chair of the ad hoc Nevada State University 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 Nevada State continue expanding opportunity for the people and communities it serves.鈥�
NSHE Chancellor Matt McNair also shared his support for the appointment:
鈥淣evada State has made meaningful progress as a university, and this appointment is an important step in continuing that work,鈥� said 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 Nevada State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 海角乱伦社区 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.
