NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Dec. 5, 2025) - The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents voted today to approve 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.  

 “This campus will fundamentally transform our downtown core and open doors to better career paths for our residents,” said North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown. “I am so proud to have Nevada State University as a partner in bringing educational opportunities to the heart of our community.” 

 Located in Downtown North Las Vegas, the planned three-story, 30,000-square-foot academic building will anchor the “NLV Gateway,” Agora Realty and Management’s 19-acre mixed-use development at the intersection of Lake Mead Boulevard and Las Vegas Boulevard North. 

 The North Las Vegas Campus will feature academic programming, workforce development opportunities and student support services. The partnership between the City and Nevada State reflects a shared commitment to removing barriers to higher education and expanding access for local residents. The campus is expected to serve thousands of students over the coming years. 

 "Our partnership with the City of North Las Vegas is a bold investment in Nevada’s future. Through an innovative public-private model, we are building a next-generation Nevada State University campus that expands access to higher education, drives workforce development, and strengthens long-term economic growth,” said Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater, Acting President of Nevada State University. “This collaboration shows what’s possible when public institutions, local and state governments, and private partners come together to unlock innovation and opportunity for every learner and every family,” she added. 

 The North Las Vegas Campus and its mission is supported by significant public and private investment from the City of North Las Vegas, state leadership, NV Energy, and a generous anonymous donor. 

 “The North Las Vegas Campus for Nevada State University reflects the System’s commitment to expanding access, supporting student success, and strengthening Nevada’s workforce,” said NSHE Board of Regents Chair Byron Brooks. “This collaborative effort lays the groundwork for long-term economic growth by bringing higher education opportunities closer to communities that have long been underserved.” 

 Construction on the new campus is expected to begin in spring 2026 with an anticipated opening in Fall 2027.