The final month of summer break flew by in (what feels like) record time, and the fall semester at 性视界传媒 is now off to the races. With that came the third straight year of growing enrollment, as the university welcomed over 33,000 students 鈥 our most ever.
And if the sheer volume of 性视界传媒 experts who made news headlines is any indication, it should be no surprise why so many students are lining up to learn from them!
Is the origin of humanity about to be rewritten? Could new organ-targeted research really prevent diabetes? What鈥檚 really happening with tourism in Las Vegas? What are the health differences between a veggie burger and a conventional beefy burger? Is the housing market going to slow down soon? And have you been pronouncing the names of Nevada鈥檚 many lovely communities correctly?
Read on for the answers to these burning questions and more from the hottest hits of August!
Back to School: A Record Rebel Class
The fall semester began August 25, continuing a three-year enrollment growth streak as 性视界传媒 welcomed over 8,000 new students. Of that figure, 87% of new first-year students are Nevada residents. Four new undergraduate degrees are making their debuts this semester, as well, which include cybersecurity, audio production, and engineering technology, along with insurance and risk management.
性视界传媒 interim president Chris Heavey spoke of the record-setting semester, the value of the university, and its influence on successful student outcomes in a column he penned for the . Additionally, KLAS: News 8 covered the (), along with a feature on the who are returning to school after a long hiatus or are balancing family life.
The coverage of this highlight semester continued with , and . Meanwhile, covered the 性视界传媒 American Indian Alliance鈥檚 annual sunrise celebration of the new school year.
Evolving Our Understanding of Ancient Humans
The discovery of new dental fossils has enhanced our understanding of a key period of human evolution. Brian Villmoare, anthropology professor and lead author on the research, helped unearth the fossils in Ethiopia, which date back more than 2.65 million years and come from a previously unknown species in the human evolutionary chain.
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Health & Science
- Cannabis policy expert Riana Durrett commented on cannabis gummy poisonings in children with .
- Brain health expert Brooke Conway Kleven鈥檚 research, which says combat sports may disproportionately impact the brains of fighters from disadvantaged communities, was highlighted in several media channels: ; ; ; ;
- Registered dietitian nutritionist Samantha Coogan gave her thoughts on the health debate over veggie burgers and beef in a article. She also helped readers understand how watermelon impacts blood sugar levels.
- explained why exercising can heighten our emotions with the help of sports psychologist Bradley Donohue.
- Biochemistry professor Chandra Bhattacharya鈥檚 research into organ-specific drug delivery, which can help treat pancreatic cancer and diabetes, was covered by and .
- took a dive into the work of marine geoscientist Carrie Tyler. Her latest research describes the functional makeup of marine communities.
- Public health expert Manoj Sharma broke down the benefits of both beverages hojicha and matcha in .
- Medical entomologist Louisa Messenger talked to about the dangers of mosquitoes in Las Vegas, and how the insects are becoming resistant to pesticides with . She also spoke with and , respectively, about the ongoing mosquito virus outbreaks in China and the resulting travel restrictions.
Culture
- The state of Nevada鈥檚 computer network fell victim to a cyber attack, causing a temporary shutdown of government offices such as the Department of Motor Vehicles. Cybersecurity expert Gregory Moody provided insight in , () () (), , and .
- described the characteristics of a Tuscan house style with the expertise of architecture professor Dak Kopec.
- Tourism researcher Marta Soligo explained why some U.S. states have higher or lower amounts of passport owners in a story from .
- Historian Michael Green helps us properly pronounce the destinations of Ne-VA虇D-uh in the . He also takes us back to the grand opening of Caesar鈥檚 Palace on the Strip, and how it influenced other themed hotels in a story from .
- Real estate experts Shawn McCoy and Nicholas Irwin discussed the increase in foreclosures throughout the Valley in the , , and . Irwin also commented on the ongoing home sales downturn in the .
- The interviewed economist Mark Tremblay to figure out the trend of surge pricing for everyday items on the Strip.
Politics
- With all of the hotels on the Strip now unionized, historian Michael Green was asked to break down this historic moment in stories from the , , and .
- Health economist Makayla Lavender explained how changes in the 鈥淏ig Beautiful Bill鈥 may end up creating additional hardships for elderly or disabled workers in a piece from the .
- and covered the reasoning behind the relocation of multiple corporate headquarters, and why Nevada is a popular option, with law professor Benjamin Edwards.
- Finance expert J. Daniel Chi was quoted in a story from , detailing the viability of Las Vegas as a prime location for corporations to set up camp.
- spoke to geoscience expert David Kreamer about the Colorado River Compact, and the need for states to reach an agreement on water allocation before the Southwest water crisis worsens.
Experts Roundup
- Anthropology professor Karen Harry discussed experimental archaeology on .
- Kinesiologist John Mercer provided some advice in to help older adults have a safer, more productive hike.
- Trauma surgeon Deborah Kuhls commented on the emotional toll a mass shooting can have on healthcare workers in .
- Tourism researcher Marta Soligo, hospitality expert Amanda Belarmino, and economists Andrew Woods and Stephen Miller all made the rounds in media outlets covering recent tourism numbers in Las Vegas, and the relation it has to the local job market.
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , - English instructor Madison Browne joined for a discussion about the themes of a popular new entry in a video game franchise, and how they are applicable to our daily lives.
- Nutrition sciences expert Sara K. Rosenkranz talked about building muscle while strength training for a marathon in .
- Aviation historian Dan Bubb scored mentions in Reader鈥檚 Digest, Newsweek, World Finance, and NPR鈥檚 Marketplace. He decoded what the mean on an aircraft, debunked a viral , spoke on the regulation of , and commented on what might happen to if federal funding is cut.
- presented the best credit cards for international travel with the help of hospitality expert Amanda Belarmino.
- talked to gaming expert Kasra Ghaharian for a story about AI鈥檚 involvement in gambling.
