News: Office of the President

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Business and Community |

Thanks to community partners and dedicated volunteers, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's annual event offered exciting activities for kids, toys, and a general day of merrymaking.

3MT 2024 winner April Contreras standing in Hines Lab
People |

Ph.D. student April Contreras presented findings on using caraway or fennel seed without the complications that can occur in current treatments for the brain disorder.

exterior of Maryland Administrative Building 2
Business and Community |

Initiative, supported by $15 million donation from Sands, highlights shared commitment to enriching the educational and cultural landscape of Las Vegas and beyond.

Satish Bhatnagar wearing graduation robes and holding ceremonial mallet
People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ math sciences professor Satish Bhatnagar will be honored for his half-century of contributions to the university during the annual Faculty Length of Service Program. 

scrabble letters EAP on stacks of coins
Business and Community |

The program offers faculty and staff resources for legal, financial, or wellness concerns â€” and more — through ComPsych.

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Business and Community |

The new partnership will develop career-readiness skills and financial literacy skills in youth.

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Campus News |

A roundup of news about the brights spots on campus.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Keith Whitfield
Campus News |

President Keith E. Whitfield reflects on two stories that go to the heart of what it means to be a Rebel.

Joyce Mack and her daughter Marilynn smile for a photo
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

The philanthropist and her family bet on 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's success with contributions to help establish the campus, build the Thomas & Mack Center, and advance the law school.

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People |

From groundbreaking researcher to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president, Marta Meana reflects on the unexpected moments of her long career.

photo of woman in red cap and gown on city street. "Rebels Thrive: 2024 Annual Report" is printed on graphic
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is inspiring our students, fostering innovation, and transforming communities. Here in Nevada and around the world, Rebels Thrive.

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Campus News |

Nearly 33,000 students are choosing 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ to advance their education this fall, redefining what’s possible in higher education.