In The News: Office of the President
The future is bright for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, according to President Keith Whitfield. During his State of the University address on Thursday, he laid out several proposed plans, which includes campus expansion.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas President Keith Whitfield delivered the annual State of the University address, highlighting significant campus achievements and setting ambitious goals for the future.
Though 2025 has brought some concerns for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Keith Whitfield, he can’t help but think of how far the university has come, and where he wants it to go in the next 25 years.
Six teams at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ established program grade-point average records in the fall semester, the university said today.
Higher education has become more important than ever in Nevada, which is no longer a state where you can afford a home, car and family by simply parking cars or waiting tables.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and North Las Vegas are in discussions to develop 5,000 acres of soon-to-be former federal land. Roughly 2,00 acres could become 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s North Campus. The rest of the land could become health care facilities, manufacturing, housing and more, according to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, but the city of North Las Vegas hasn’t unveiled its plans.
It’s been more than a year since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling that struck down affirmative action in colleges and universities, and the consequences of that ruling have finally reached the surface.
It’s been more than a year since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling that struck down affirmative action in colleges and universities, and the consequences of that ruling have finally reached the surface.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) and Las Vegas Sands are pleased to announce the creation of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, which was formally approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents at its quarterly meeting on Dec. 5, 2024. Made possible by a generous $15 million donation from Sands to the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Foundation, this initiative highlights a shared commitment to enriching the educational and cultural landscape of Las Vegas and beyond.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) and Las Vegas Sands are pleased to announce the creation of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, which was formally approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents at its quarterly meeting on Dec. 5, 2024. Made possible by a generous $15 million donation from Sands to the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Foundation, this initiative highlights a shared commitment to enriching the educational and cultural landscape of Las Vegas and beyond.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ will expand its Chinese language and culture programs with a $15 million donation from Las Vegas Sands. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved the creation of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture.
Audience members embraced each other and wiped away tears as music from a piano and cello echoed around campus near the Student Union at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.