In The News: Office of Executive Vice President and Provost

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Another semester wraps up at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and that means graduation for hundreds of students.

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.

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.

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.

Nevada Independent

UNR and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ would already meet simpler qualifications for an R1 classification in advance of expected 2025 designations.

Nevada Independent

The vote spurred a few minutes of chaos and flaring tempers during a Friday special meeting of the board, after Regent Carol Del Carlo moved to start a search for an internal interim chancellor who could be considered at a later date for the permanent position — and specifically named the potential appointment of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Provost Chris Heavey.

Las Vegas Review Journal

On Monday, Edwin Oh led 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ administrators on a tour through the lab where he and his colleagues study sewer water.

Las Vegas Review Journal

On Monday, Edwin Oh led 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ administrators on a tour through the lab where he and his colleagues study sewer water.

Las Vegas Review Journal

On Monday, Edwin Oh led 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ administrators on a tour through the lab where he and his colleagues study sewer water.

Nevada Independent

Over the past few weeks, storm after storm has rolled through the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Great Basin, dropping much-needed rain and heavy snow from Reno to Elko. But despite all the welcome precipitation, the state still faces drought conditions after back-to-back dry years.

E&E News

Former Nevada climate official Kristen Averyt has joined the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

Politico

Kristen Averyt has joined the White House's Council on Environmental Quality as the new director for drought and Western resilience. She most recently was senior climate adviser for former Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and is a research professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.