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In this episode, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Keith E. Whitfield talks about his priorities, vision for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and increasing the university’s role as a partner with the community. He also expresses his view on donor relations and details concerning a possible healthcare center at the future 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ North campus.

Two years ago, officials celebrated the construction of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's $125 million medical school building that arrived cheaper and earlier than expected — but they had greater ambitions.

Universities depend in large part on charitable giving. That support from alumni and donors helps pay for buildings, student access, endowed professorships and more. So The Nevada Independent story in May about the Engelstad Foundation withdrawing from its long-term relationship with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ was pretty stunning.

Host Sam Shad sits down with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president Keith Whitfield

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ student-athletes have posted their second-highest cumulative grade point average in school history, according to the athletic department. Rebels achieved a cumulative 3.31 GPA following the spring semester, a record 14th straight semester with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Keith Whitfield in a statement Sunday refuted earlier assertions that 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ was considering releasing details about the university’s assets invested in firms with ties to Israel and divesting from them.

During 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s spring commencement ceremonies May 11, I was excited to celebrate with the 3,700 graduates, many of whom are the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree. Commencement is the absolute best part of my job, and a truly unique and uplifting experience at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. It’s a chance to highlight the enormous success of our students, with their families, friends and the entire Rebel community.

First the lights blinked out, preventing state education officials from approving a $1.25 billion ground lease to G2 Capital Development in Las Vegas. Then regents balked at the deal.