Nevada State University has named Dr. Sarah Frey as the new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, starting November 1. In her new role, Dr. Frey will be responsible for promoting the academic vision of Nevada State and will help to ensure the quality of academic programs and student support services.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Frey as the new provost of Nevada State University,” said President of Nevada State University Dr. DeRionne Pollard. “Her esteemed background and commitment to advancing academic excellence and student success, nurturing diverse and effective teams, and embracing consistent and impactful leadership makes her an ideal candidate to lead our efforts in shaping the future of education at our institution.”
Dr. Sarah Frey most recently served as the Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education at the University of California, Merced. Before that, she served as Assistant Vice Provost for Educational Innovation at The University of Illinois. From her experience at these institutions, Dr. Frey holds expertise in implementing university initiatives and executing creative student success projects. She also holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Arizona.
“I am excited and honored to serve as the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Nevada State University,” said Dr. Sarah Frey. “As an academic leader and a mathematician, I will combine my deep understanding of data and passion for academic achievement to amplify student success and enhance organizational efficiency. My experience working at a variety of institutional settings has left me with a breadth of experiences and a deep reserve of models, ideas and frameworks for education and scholarship support. I look forward to bringing all of this experience and skills to my work here at Nevada State.””
To learn more about the Office of the Provost, please visit nevadastate.edu/academics/provost/.
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About Nevada State:
Nevada State University (Nevada State), a four-year public institution, is a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Nevada State places a special emphasis on the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Located on a developing 500-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the institution was established in 2002 and has recently been passed by the NSHE Board of Regents and signed into law by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo to adopt ‘University’ in its name. Nevada State emphasizes high-quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences, and innovation as a means to more efficient, effective outcomes in all corners of the campus. Since 2002, Nevada State has grown to offer more than 65 majors and minors, has received independent accreditation and has expanded its physical campus. Committed to fostering a personal learning environment, students are taught by faculty who serve as mentors and guides in classrooms with an average class size under 20 students. Nevada State serves approximately 7,100 students and has over 7,700 alumni, each representing a broad array of cultural and economic backgrounds. For more information, visit https://nsc.edu.
