In The News: Office of the President
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A team of researchers at the Desert Research Institute and UNLV is joining forces with other regional universities to study climate challenges in the water-scarce Southwest as part of the project funded by the National Science Foundation.
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A team of researchers at the Desert Research Institute and UNLV is joining forces with other regional universities to study climate challenges in the water-scarce Southwest as part of the project funded by the National Science Foundation.
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The event will run from 3:30-5 p.m. on Feb. 27.
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UNLV President Keith Whitfield was among those honored.
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It has been almost two months since a deadly shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas left three university staff members dead.
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The newly-formed UNLV Committee on Safety and Security, which includes students, staff, faculty and administrators, is continuing to meet to discuss safety and security policies and programming at the university.
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UNLV used this donation and worked with Allied Esports to transform a social lounge into a high-tech gaming center for both the experienced esports athlete as well as the passing enthusiast.
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Name, image and likeness laws have revolutionized college sports — opening new questions over whether Nevada universities can still compete.
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In a Jan. 12 letter to students posted on UNLV’s website, UNLV President Keith Whitfield said that he had established a Committee on Campus Security and Safety to “review existing security measures and develop and implement a comprehensive safety infrastructure plan.” He also revealed that extra security will be present on campus in the form of university police as well as a private security firm.
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UNLV students returned to classes on Tuesday, marking their first time back on campus after the tragic shooting on Dec. 6.
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As part of the university's Rebel Recovery Program, a Tribal Nations Healing Ceremony was held at the Alumni Amphitheater this afternoon.
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ president addressed safety and security as the focus on campus for the foreseeable future.