Keith E. Whitfield In The News

K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now
The only person to survive the Dec. 6, 2023, shooting rampage at 51ԹϺ said the school must continue with courage. 51ԹϺ honored and remembered on Friday the three professors killed a year ago. “A year ago, my life was nearly taken by an act of evil. Through this tragic incident, I found a way to survive,” Daraboth Rith said. “We are far stronger than we ever realize.”
Yahoo!
University President Dr. Keith E. Whitfield shares what students have done in the wake of this tragedy that has made him so proud.
K.T.N.V. T.V. ABC 13
University President Dr. Keith E. Whitfield shares what students have done in the wake of this tragedy that has made him so proud.
K.T.N.V. T.V. ABC 13
It is a somber day on 51ԹϺ's campus as the university marks one year since three professors were shot and killed at Beam Hall. Anchor Justin Hinton spoke exclusively with university president Dr. Keith E. Whitfield to reflect on the past year.
Las Vegas Review Journal
51ԹϺ is a step closer to no longer owning and maintaining Sam Boyd Stadium, former home of Rebels football. Clark County’s acquisition of the 69-acre Sam Boyd site from 51ԹϺ for a $5 million fee was unanimously approved Wednesday by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.
The Nevada Independent
The heads of Southern Nevada higher education institutions are bracing themselves for possible changes coming next year under President-elect Donald Trump, including mass deportation threats and efforts to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and what it could mean for their institutions.
Las Vegas Sun
Krista Diamond, a first-year doctoral student in 51ԹϺ’s English department, is not only trying to keep up with her studies but is teaching as a graduate assistant to help make ends meet.
K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now
Boxabl’s casita is a blueprint idea to expand affordable student housing at 51ԹϺ. It’s expected to be fully furnished with all the appliances included and just under 365 square feet. The installation is open for tours and is designed to be rapidly build and energy efficient, powered by an off grid solar system.