The State Board of the Nevada Faculty Alliance is saddened to learn of the death of Regent Lois Tarkanian.  Dr. Tarkanian was a long-time advocate for education at all levels. She served with distinction on the NSHE Board of Regents since her election in 2016. The NFA appreciated her careful consideration of issues before the board and her support of students and faculty.

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Nevada Independent: An educator first and basketball wife second: Regent Lois Tarkanian dies at age 90

Las Vegas Sun: Lois Tarkanian, education champion and staunch supporter of UNLV basketball, dies at 90

Las Vegas Review-Journal: ‘Her remarkable life’: Lois Tarkanian was pillar of Las Vegas as educator, politician

NSHE: NSHE mourns the loss of Dr. Lois Tarkanian, regent and advocate for education