Articles by Tony Allen
Congrats, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Class of 2015
More than 2,700 new ÐÔÊӽ紫ý graduates participated in Spring Commencement May 16 at Thomas & Mack Center.
More than 2,700 New Grads Expected at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Commencement May 16
Students from 38 states and 54 countries to take part in 9 a.m., 2 p.m. ceremonies at Thomas & Mack Center; expected grads up 15 percent from 2014.
Honors College Gets Scholarship Boost with $1 Million Gift
Gift from Bennett Family Foundation will help growing college recruit and retain Nevada’s – and the nation’s – top academic talent.
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Student Daniel Waqar Named a 2015 Truman Scholar
Waqar, a junior in ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s Honors College, one of just 58 college students nationwide selected for $30,000 award based on academics, public service leadership potential.
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Institute Receives $1 Million Grant for Early Childhood Education Outreach
W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds support research and awareness programs for Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, Children’s Advocacy Alliance.
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, Local Leaders Dedicate Road to Honor Late Business Leader Jim Rogers
Jim Rogers Way, the gateway to the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Harry Reid Research & Technology Park, celebrates the impact of philanthropist and former NSHE chancellor.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree at Convenient Locations Valleywide Starting Dec. 26
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, community partners team up for free program that turns Christmas trees into mulch for local parks; more than 15,000 trees recycled in 2013.
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, City of Henderson Partner to Rid Homes of Lead-Based Paint
Henderson residents with homes built before 1978 could qualify for free home inspection, repair and/or removal of lead-based paint.
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Formally Begins Accreditation Process for School of Medicine
University submits application to begin process for accreditation by Liaison Committee on Medical Education; planning for inaugural entering class in fall 2017.