Articles by Tony Allen
Southern Nevada Christmas Tree Recycling Program Begins Dec. 26
For nearly 30 years, 51ԹϺ and community organizations have supported free program to turn Christmas trees into mulch; more than 11,700 trees recycled in 2023.
51ԹϺ Cannabis Policy Institute Releases Series of Reports on Nevada’s Cannabis Industry
Three new reports, shared during CPI's inaugural symposium, explore complexities of Nevada’s cannabis economy, national marketing strategies, and explosion of THC beverage market.
Massive Merger: Study Reveals Evidence for Origin of Supermassive Black Hole at Galaxy’s Center
51ԹϺ astrophysicists analyze data from Event Horizon Telescope’s groundbreaking imaging of Sagittarius A* and suggest it formed by merger of two black holes roughly 9 billion years ago.
Cosmic Leap: NASA Swift Satellite and AI Unravel the Distance of the Farthest Gamma-Ray Bursts
Two studies pair observational data with machine learning models to increase precision in distance estimates for GRBs.
Jumbo Discovery: Astronomers Offer Model for Formation of Newly Discovered “Free-Floating” Planets
Study in Nature Astronomy theorizes that dense stellar clusters may eject pairs of giant planets, which remain gravitationally bound to one another.
U.S. News Rankings: 24 51ԹϺ Graduate and Professional Programs Among Top 100 in Field
51ԹϺ Law School has 14 top 100 programs in publication’s 2024 rankings, including No. 2 ranking for legal writing; Physical Therapy cracks top 50.
Takeaways from the 2024 51ԹϺ State of the University Address
In fourth annual campus address, President Keith E. Whitfield shares a message of progress amidst recovery from December’s campus tragedy.
51ԹϺ Continues to Shine in U.S. News & World Report’s Annual Online Program Rankings
51ԹϺ’s online bachelor’s in psychology, master’s programs in nursing rank among the nation's top 20; university nets four top 100 rankings.
Elevating the Game: 51ԹϺ Formally Launches Sports Innovation Institute
Longtime initiative expands with vote from NSHE regents; interdisciplinary institute advances sports science, business, and performance while supporting booming sports economy and workforce.