Nevada’s governing board approved tuition and fee increases of up to 12% for four-year public universities and 9% for two-year colleges over three years to fill a projected fiscal shortfall. The phased hikes begin with modest increases in 2026–27 and are projected to generate roughly $49.3 million annually by 2029. System leaders cited the expiration of $57 million in state bridge funding, deferred maintenance backlogs, cybersecurity needs, and faculty compensation pressures as drivers of the decision. Officials said the revenue would preserve about 317 jobs otherwise at risk. Students and advocates protested the vote, warning the increases will squeeze affordability and could depress enrollment. Nevada’s board emphasized that even after increases, tuition will remain below peer institutions in the region, and pledged to target new revenue toward student supports and infrastructure.