In The News: Office of the President

Las Vegas Sun

Mountain West Conference Commissioner Craig Thompson announced today that he is stepping down effective Dec. 31, after nearly 24 years at the helm of the conference.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson announced Wednesday he is resigning from his position after 24 years. His final day will be Dec. 31.

Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities

When I joined UNLV as its president in August 2020, our campus – which would normally be brimming with the excitement of a new academic year – was a fairly quiet place. Nearly all of our 31,000 students were taking classes remotely, and my introduction to UNLV and our students and faculty was largely limited to Zoom screens and recorded messages.

Las Vegas Sun

Monday marks the start of the fall semester at UNLV. Few things bring me more joy than the vibrancy of our campus during the start of a new term, as there’s a mix of excitement and anticipation about the opportunities that stand in front of us.

Las Vegas Sun

UNLV President Keith Whitfield is preparing for what he hopes will be the first “normal” school year since the outset of the pandemic in early 2020.

Las Vegas Sun

An ambulatory care clinic will be built at UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine in the Las Vegas Medical District.

Las Vegas Sun

An ambulatory care clinic will be built at UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine in the Las Vegas Medical District.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been awarded $70 million to build a new ambulatory care clinic and pathology lab on the medical school's campus.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been awarded $70 million to build a new ambulatory care clinic and pathology lab on the medical school's campus.

KOLO-TV: 8 News Now

Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto announced $3.9 million in funding in a bid to help Southern Nevada’s economy.

Native News Online

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), recently identified as the nation’s most diverse university for undergraduates, is hosting leaders from tribal colleges and universities from across the nation at the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) annual summer meeting of the Board of Directors. The meeting will take place July 13-15th.

Native News Online

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), recently identified as the nation’s most diverse university for undergraduates, is hosting leaders from tribal colleges and universities from across the nation at the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) annual summer meeting of the Board of Directors. The meeting will take place July 13-15th.