In The News: Office of Executive Vice President and Provost

U.S. News & World Report

A New York woman attending a conference at a Las Vegas Strip casino became sick last weekend with the new coronavirus, health authorities said Wednesday, stoking concerns that a widening outbreak could cripple business in a gambling mecca that attracts more than 40 million visitors a year.

El Tiempo

From the new Allegiant Stadium near the Strip to the 35-story property called Circa in the center, the valley horizon has begun to change as several construction projects are completed.

Las Vegas Review Journal

From the new Allegiant Stadium near the Strip to the 35-floor Circa property downtown, skylines across the valley are beginning to shift as various construction projects near completion.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Blackjack may not have a world tournament like poker, or even the highest Clark County win amount like baccarat, but it does get its own holiday.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Blackjack may not have a world tournament like poker, or even the highest Clark County win amount like baccarat, but it does get its own holiday.

Yahoo!

Five days a week, Lexi McKimmey strides the Las Vegas Strip as a showgirl, dressed in a sequined bikini and sparkly silver boots. She takes pictures with tourists and chats with them about where they're from.

NBC News

Five days a week, Lexi McKimmey strides the Las Vegas Strip as a showgirl, dressed in a sequined bikini and sparkly silver boots. She takes pictures with tourists and chats with them about where they're from.

Seattle Times

Like many other American staples and luxuries, L.O.L. Surprise! dolls are made in China. Chatsworth-based MGA Entertainment has them manufactured in Guangdong province, trucked to the port in Yantian Harbor, loaded on ships and brought to the United States, where the popular toys are distributed to retailers and scooped up by eager children. The process went smoothly for years.

Los Angeles Times

Like many other American staples and luxuries, L.O.L. Surprise! dolls are made in China. Chatsworth-based MGA Entertainment has them manufactured in Guangdong province, trucked to the port in Yantian Harbor, loaded on ships and brought to the United States, where the popular toys are distributed to retailers and scooped up by eager children. The process went smoothly for years.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Jim Murren is set to receive a nearly $32 million exit package from MGM Resorts International.

Las Vegas Review Journal

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s acting President Marta Meana will not apply to stay in the role permanently, she said in a message to faculty, staff and students Monday morning.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

8 News Now is looking forward in our month-long series, 2020 Visions. This week, we took a look at the future of the Las Vegas Strip and how a change in the industry could re-shape how the Las Vegas valley does business.