President Obama on Friday announced his attention to appoint Nancy Brune, executive director of the Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities, to the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.

When the University of Nevada, Las Vegas purchased a 42-acre plot of vacant land on Tropicana Avenue in December, Clark County Commissioner Mary Beth Scow was the first to reach out to the academic institution.

Like any city, Las Vegas is defined by its landscape and history, growth and industry, pleasure pursuits and architecture that weave together the narrative.

One local young woman leads a team of UNLV students who dedicate time out of their busy class schedules to give back to Las Vegas.

Lady Gaga joined Vice President Joe Biden in Las Vegas on Thursday for a rally against sexual assault.

Vice President Biden is drawing star power as he works to raise awareness about sexual assault on college campuses.

It was a packed house at the Cox Pavilion on UNLV's campus as Vice President Joe Biden addressed the masses Thursday.

Sexual assault is never the survivor’s fault.

When everybody believes that statement is true, Vice President Joe Biden said, he’ll know his work on sexual assault is done.

‘It’s on Us’

Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered an impassioned speech at UNLV denouncing sexual assault on college campuses, condemning a culture that subjects victims to being “raped by the system.”