Keith E. Whitfield In The News

The Nevada Independent
When UNLV students return to Frank and Estella Beam Hall for classes in two weeks, nothing should look too different from last December — before the building was closed after a shooting spree that resulted in the death of three professors and left another severely wounded.
Las Vegas Review Journal
UNLV’s Beam Hall — which has been closed to the public since three professors were shot and killed on Dec. 6 — reopened Tuesday morning with new security and armed officers.
Campus Technology
A new immersive learning center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is tapping into the power of virtual reality to support STEM engagement and student success. The institution has partnered with Dreamscape Learn on the initiative, which will incorporate the company's interactive VR platform into introductory STEM courses.
Las Vegas Sun
Len Jessup, who during his tenure as the UNLV president helped elevate the university to a top research institution, is returning as a fellow with the school’s Lincy Institute, officials announced Wednesday.
Las Vegas Review-Journal En Español
When UNLV professor Daniel Bubb heard the alarms on Dec. 6, his first instinct was to head to study hall and get the students to safety. “It was instinctive, just to make sure my students were safe. I honestly didn’t think about myself,” Bubb told the Review-Journal.
Hotel Business
The UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality has received a $1 million philanthropic gift from Marco Benvenuti, founder of Duetto, to establish the Marco Benvenuti Excellence Endowment. The gift represents the culmination of years of support from the local entrepreneur and 2002 graduate.
Hospitality Net
The UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality announces a $1 million philanthropic gift from Marco Benvenuti to establish the Marco Benvenuti Excellence Endowment. The gift represents the culmination of years of support from the local entrepreneur and 2002 graduate.
Las Vegas Review Journal
When UNLV Professor Daniel Bubb heard the alarms on Dec. 6, his first instinct was to go to the study room and get the students to safety. “It was instinctive, just to make sure that my students were safe. I honestly didn’t think of myself,” Bubb told the Review-Journal.