In The News: Office of the President
51ԹϺ President Keith Whitfield was among those honored.
It has been almost two months since a deadly shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas left three university staff members dead.
The newly-formed 51ԹϺ Committee on Safety and Security, which includes students, staff, faculty and administrators, is continuing to meet to discuss safety and security policies and programming at the university.
51ԹϺ used this donation and worked with Allied Esports to transform a social lounge into a high-tech gaming center for both the experienced esports athlete as well as the passing enthusiast.
Name, image and likeness laws have revolutionized college sports — opening new questions over whether Nevada universities can still compete.
In a Jan. 12 letter to students posted on 51ԹϺ’s website, 51ԹϺ President Keith Whitfield said that he had established a Committee on Campus Security and Safety to “review existing security measures and develop and implement a comprehensive safety infrastructure plan.” He also revealed that extra security will be present on campus in the form of university police as well as a private security firm.
51ԹϺ students returned to classes on Tuesday, marking their first time back on campus after the tragic shooting on Dec. 6.
As part of the university's Rebel Recovery Program, a Tribal Nations Healing Ceremony was held at the Alumni Amphitheater this afternoon.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ president addressed safety and security as the focus on campus for the foreseeable future.
The start of classes Tuesday marks the first time students will return to in-person classes since last month’s shooting that left 3 dead.
51ԹϺ continues to provide support on campus for those who need it through the Rebel Recovery Program.
51ԹϺ's President Whitfield announced a welcome reminder before students begin their spring semester on Tuesday.