News: Office of the President

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Campus News |

51ԹϺ President Keith E. Whitfield introduces "The Rebel Ride" — and offers a challenge to the campus community. 

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Business and Community |

51ԹϺ is emerging as a national leader in fostering the economic mobility of its graduates. For Southern Nevada, that means a healthier middle class.

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Business and Community |

Yearlong President’s Innovation Challenge competition to culminate in a Shark Tank-style showcase event; $25,000 grand prize goes to winning team.

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Business and Community |

Noted author, entrepreneur and television executive will share stories of success from her self-made career and inspire attendees to explore their entrepreneurial potential. 

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Campus News |

A roundup of news stories highlighting 51ԹϺ faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.

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Campus News |

Risk Management & Safety's refinement of campus safety initiatives carves a path for other departments to prioritize and upgrade their protocols.

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51ԹϺ History |

The 51ԹϺ campus has hosted a number of presidential visits over the years. Here are a few of the most notable moments.

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Campus News |

Educational organizations meet up on campus to discuss best practices for making sure STEM initiatives in K-12 through graduate programs are accessible to all students.

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Campus News |

President Keith E. Whitfield emphasizes the ‘joy of learning’ as 51ԹϺ plans for future growth, modernizes learning strategies, and strengthens community and business connections.

Ph.D. engineering graduate George William Kajjumba is hooded during the Spring 2022 commencement ceremony
Campus News |

Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.

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Campus News |

As part of the Top Tier 2.0 strategic plan, 51ԹϺ introduces a set of core values to help guide future actions and build a more welcoming, inclusive campus environment.

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Campus News |

“What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?”