Keith E. Whitfield In The News

Las Vegas Review Journal
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and North Las Vegas are in discussions to develop 5,000 acres of soon-to-be former federal land. Roughly 2,00 acres could become 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s North Campus. The rest of the land could become health care facilities, manufacturing, housing and more, according to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, but the city of North Las Vegas hasn’t unveiled its plans.
Las Vegas Sun
The coastal city of Toyama in western Japan was bright with the pink of blooming cherry blossoms in April as tourists ambled around, taking in the chilly weather while viewing feudal ruins and historic art pieces.
Las Vegas Weekly
It’s been more than a year since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling that struck down affirmative action in colleges and universities, and the consequences of that ruling have finally reached the surface.
Yahoo!
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) and Las Vegas Sands are pleased to announce the creation of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, which was formally approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents at its quarterly meeting on Dec. 5, 2024. Made possible by a generous $15 million donation from Sands to the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Foundation, this initiative highlights a shared commitment to enriching the educational and cultural landscape of Las Vegas and beyond.
Hoodline
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ will expand its Chinese language and culture programs with a $15 million donation from Las Vegas Sands. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved the creation of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture.
K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ announced it will create a new institute dedicated to the study of Chinese language and culture after receiving a $15 million donation from Las Vegas Sands. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents last week formally approved the new Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
Las Vegas Review Journal
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is getting a new institute for Chinese language and culture after a $15 million donation by Las Vegas Sands Corp. to the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Foundation.
Las Vegas Sun
Audience members embraced each other and wiped away tears as music from a piano and cello echoed around campus near the Student Union at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.