In The News: Office of the President

Las Vegas Sun

The medicinal and recreational use of legal cannabis is still relatively new in Nevada, where lawful sales debuted in 2017, and the regulation of consumption lounges is being worked through. That’s part of the reason why 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ created its Cannabis Policy Institute, which is believed to be the first of its kind in Nevada and possibly in the United States.

Vegas Business Digest

Over 365 volunteers from various organizations will participate this year. Following the shopping experience, the kids will be treated to a sports day with student athletes from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) and hear an inspiring speech from Dr. Keith Whitfield, president of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Las Vegas Sun

As some college students protest over the war between Israel and Hamas terrorists in Gaza, officials at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ are toeing a fine line between protecting free speech and quelling concerns that some demonstrations have allowed antisemetic rhetoric.

Marijuana Moment

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is launching a Cannabis Policy Institute.

Benzinga

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) is launching the state’s first Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI), led by industry expert Riana Durrett. The idea behind the new marijuana policy-focused institute is to promote and expand public policy research.

Benzinga

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) is launching the state’s first Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI), led by industry expert Riana Durrett. The idea behind the new marijuana policy-focused institute is to promote and expand public policy research.

KTVN 2 News

The new program is expected to create policies and guide cannabis research along.

Cannabutter Digest

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is establishing the Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI) to address the growing importance of cannabis legalization, particularly in Southern Nevada, where annual legal cannabis sales reach around $1 billion.

Cannabutter Digest

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is establishing the Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI) to address the growing importance of cannabis legalization, particularly in Southern Nevada, where annual legal cannabis sales reach around $1 billion.

Inside Higher Ed

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ was one of the first institutions to lean fully into AI bots, creating an avatar of President Keith Whitfield in March 2022. AI had not become a household term yet, but the university wanted to offer a unique way to connect students to the president.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Some local elementary school students are all business – about business.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Nevada is currently leading the nation in job growth and experiencing an uptick in college-educated workers moving to Clark County in particular.