The president’s party visited UNLV and participated in the conference of the Association of Korean-American Scientists and Engineers

As he was settling into his seat for a recent airline trip, UNLV President Keith Whitfield struck up a conversation with a fellow passenger about the state of the sports industry in Las Vegas.

As he was settling into his seat for a recent airline trip, UNLV President Keith Whitfield struck up a conversation with a fellow passenger about the state of the sports industry in Las Vegas. There was much to discuss.

As Las Vegas continues to build its reputation as a sports and entertainment capital, UNLV and Syracuse University announced they are partnering to bring a sports and entertainment convention to the city.

UNLV Sports Innovation and Syracuse University's David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, in collaboration with the Las Vegas-based guest experience agency Circle, proudly announce the launch of SEI-Con — a first of its kind Sports, Entertainment & Innovation Conference hosting thought leaders and subject matter experts from across the globe to educate, collaborate and create dynamic ventures together.

New funding will make going to grad school a lot easier for locals. According to UNLV, the number of total graduate assistantships (GA) is set to increase.

Even as state lawmakers sent state workers their largest pay raise in decades this year, a decision expected Friday from the Board of Regents could force a decision between paying some faculty the raises they’ve been promised and cutting positions at the state’s public colleges and universities.

Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Dr. Keith Whitfield discuss the future of higher education and the many programs, degrees and advanced degrees offered by UNLV.