Articles by Tony Allen

Monkeypox Explained
51ԹϺ infectious disease expert Brian Labus offers a primer on monkeypox — what it is, how it spreads, and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Low Pressure, High Stakes: 51ԹϺ Physicists Make Major Gains in Race for Room-Temperature Superconductivity
Newly published research builds on team’s landmark 2020 discovery of a room-temperature superconductor by replicating results with even greater efficiency.

New Report Provides Economic Roadmap for Nevada and Its Regions
51ԹϺ Brookings Mountain West and Lincy Institute scholars review Silver State’s economic development efforts of the past decade and present agenda for the next five years.

51ԹϺ Rebel Vets Lead 'Operation Battle Born' Ruck March to Honor Fallen Military Members
Student veterans and volunteers will carry military-style backpacks loaded with 7,000 dog tags 60 miles from Amargosa Valley to Las Vegas on May 28 and 29.

Congrats, 51ԹϺ Class of 2022!
More than 3,300 51ԹϺ students, and one legendary film actress, crossed the Thomas & Mack Center stage to become 51ԹϺ's newest alumni during Spring 2022 Commencement.

CBER Report: Southern Nevada Economy Will Continue to Rebound in 2022
Following rapid local economic growth in 2021, 51ԹϺ economists forecast continued recovery in 2022 before regressing slightly in 2023.

Concrete Canoe, Steel Bridge Challenges Highlight Regional Engineering Event at 51ԹϺ
Civil engineering students from 12 universities – including 51ԹϺ – put technical, design skills to test during competition April 14-16.
Kerkorian School of Medicine Awarded Grant to Study Injuries, Deaths on Nevada Roads
School’s Department of Surgery awarded funds from NV Department of Public Safety to continue long-standing traffic research and outreach program.

51ԹϺ to Launch Annual “Rebels Give” Crowdfunding Drive April 5
Rebels Give is a 1,957-minute fundraising challenge (in honor of the date of 51ԹϺ’s founding) that encourages the community to get involved and support high-impact campus programs.