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Dr. DeRionne Pollard.
Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard has been appointed President of Nevada State College (NSC).
The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved the appointment during a meeting Thursday. During the meeting, Pollard said she is deeply grateful and is looking forward to the work.
“There are a few things I know for sure. And I know for sure that education is the only thing that can really transform a life, a family and a community,” she said.
Earlier Thursday, Montgomery College Board of Trustees Chair Michael Knapp said that in coming days, the college will announce plans for an interim president as well as the selection process for a new president.
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Update 5:45 p.m.: Here’s MyMCM’s story with updated news. DeRionne Pollard has officially be appointed Nevada State College’s next president:
Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard.
The NSC Board of Regents is set to meet at 4 p.m. EST Thursday to consider appointing their next president. It will be livestreamed here.
In a statement Thursday, Montgomery College Board of Trustees Chair Michael Knapp congratulated Pollard on behalf of the board.
“We are still waiting for action by the Board of Regents for the Nevada System of Higher Education this afternoon, but expect her to be their choice,” Knapp said. “It is with mixed emotion that I share this news, as Dr. Pollard’s 11 years leading the College have driven the institution to accomplish a myriad of goals. Dr. Pollard’s leadership capacities have not gone unnoticed by NSC, a public, four-year institution.”