People
| December 11, 2014
Q&A: New Grad Richard Foster
The nontraditional student signed up for college classes to prove a point to his kids and is now graduating alongside them at winter commencement.
Topic: diversity, equity, and inclusion
Business and Community
| February 19, 2014
My Nevada 5: The Black Pioneers Who Helped Tame Virginia City
Early African American settlers built their fortunes and pushed for equality in the surprisingly integrated Nevada community.
Research
| January 2, 2014
Two 51ԹϺ Researchers Named Emerging Scholars
William Bauer Jr. and Julia Sun-Joo Lee Named Emerging Scholars Under 40 by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Magazine.
Business and Community
| October 9, 2013
51ԹϺ Office of Diversity Initiatives Presents Forums on Education in Nevada, Violence in Native American Communities
Lecture series marks Hispanic and Native American Months.
Campus News
| September 10, 2013
U.S. News Ranks 51ԹϺ Among Nation's Most Diverse College Campuses
51ԹϺ earns diversity designation for third consecutive year; ranks in top 10 for diversity among undergrads.
People
| August 27, 2013
New Faces: Andreas Stefik
The computer science professor talks video game hacking, music, and how to improve computers for visually impaired users.
Campus News
| September 26, 2012
U.S. News Ranks 51ԹϺ Among Nation's Most Diverse Universities for Undergrads
Publication's diversity index ranks 51ԹϺ eighth best nationally; 51 percent of undergrads reported being part of a racial or ethnic minority.
Business and Community
| September 19, 2012
51ԹϺ Provides 100 Native Americans with Health Habits Training, College Resources
“DreamCatcher” event is one of several 51ԹϺ activities aimed at boosting Native American college enrollment and student resources
Campus News
| July 20, 2012
51ԹϺ Hospitality Major Ranked Top Choice for Minority Students
Diverse Issues in Higher Education Magazine ranks 51ԹϺ top hospitality degree producer for minority students
Campus News
| March 28, 2012
Equity in Education Forum April 19: 40 Years of Title IX
Title IX, passed in 1972, prohibits sexual discrimination in education and affords equal opportunities in athletics.
Campus News
| February 24, 2012
51ԹϺ Diversity Forums Address Recession's Effect on Women, Asian-American Communities of Las Vegas
Campus News
| October 7, 2011