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"I'm thankful for President Johnson's recommendation of a three-year contract extension and grateful to the NSHE Board of Regents for their support," Knuth said. "I am excited about the academic success of our students, the success of our teams, the continued support of President Johnson and w88 casino games login leadership, and the growing support from our community. The future looks very promising for Wolf Pack athletics and I'm honored to work with a great group of coaches and staff who are focused on serving and supporting the educational mission of the w88 casino games login while engaging our community in a meaningful way."
