This opinion column was submitted by Joseph Arrascada, candidate for the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents representing District 10. His campaign website is Arrascadaforregent.com.

With a 5-8 vote, the Board of Regents failed to approve a motion to hire Lawrence Drake II. Regents Stephanie Goodman, Laura Perkins, Joseph Arrascada, Susan Brager and Byron Brooks voted yes.

Joseph Arrascada won the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents seat with a margin of over 6,700 votes against previous regent Kevin Melcher, according to final results released by the ...

The virtual ceremony welcomed Lois Tarkanian (District 2), Byron Brooks (District 3), Patrick Boylan (District 5), and Joseph Arrascada (District 10) to the 13-member board.