Experts In The News
In the nearly 50 years since epidemiologists first discovered Legionnaires’ disease, we have learned how to test for it, treat it and prevent it. So why are people still dying from it and why are more and more people becoming sick with it every single year?
In 2007, the pornography website Pornhub averaged 1 million visits per day. By 2018 this had increased to 92 million visits per day – or 33.5 billion views over the course of a year.
Dr. Marta Meana was appointed acting president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas a little more than a year ago. Since her appointment, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has been identified as one of the highest rated research universities and most diverse campuses in the country. Dr. Meana discusses how a short-term stint as an acting president can still drive long-term student success, growth and sustainability.
A 28-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the January death of a 3-year-old girl who suffered fatal injuries on Ely Shoshone tribal land, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday in Las Vegas.
Labor Day in the 21st century is all about beaches, BBQs, ballgames and buying things. This year, for example, 25% of Americans plan to get out of town for Labor Day weekend. More than 102 million will enjoy a cookout. Thousands will pack college football stadiums. And the average Labor Day weekend shopper will spend $58 in the process, according to WalletHub’s survey.
A 60-year-old driver for Federal Express was killed last night while trying to help the driver of a Corvette, according to authorities.
Less than a week remains for Clark County lawyers to rate judges in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Judicial Performance Evaluation.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is, and should be, valued as a jewel in the crown of this community. We educate future generations of Nevadans, who in turn play a major role in advancing Las Vegas, the state and the country. We engage in scholarship focused on solving some of our thorniest societal dilemmas. We create cultural products that help us all soar above the mundane and bring beauty and depth into our lives.