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In a city renowned for its continuous innovation, growth, and international influence, the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (ÐÔÊӽ紫ý) continues to solidify its position as one of the most important institutions of higher learning in Southern Nevada. In a recent interview, Dr. Chris Heavey shared his journey from professor to president, discussing the school's enhanced reputation, its focus on academic and community development, its international strategy, and the future direction of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's increasingly close exchanges with China.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý unveils new research facility built around a functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) machine. The FMRI scan can help doctors plan for brain surgery and other procedures by showing what areas of the brain are most active.

The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, is moving closer to opening a new business school with a massive state investment to support the project.

Through numerous outreach initiatives across Southern Nevada, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s deep commitment to the community, the university has demonstrated dedication to meaningful civic engagement. That commitment has earned recognition at the highest level: ÐÔÊӽ紫ý today received its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, maintaining its place among the nation’s most community-focused higher education institutions.

]The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý has earned its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, retaining its status as one of the nation’s top community-serving higher education institutions. The distinction was awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education. Only 5% of U.S. postsecondary institutions receive a Carnegie classification for community engagement. One example of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s community engagement is the state’s first cleft palate and craniofacial clinic.

The Vegas Loop has lost one potential stop on its route, with ÐÔÊӽ紫ý deciding to put the brakes on adding a station to its campus, citing parking enforcement difficulties and concerns with people abusing parking availability.

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools and businesses across the United States in 2020, Miguel Angelo Castano felt lost. Five years later, Castano graduates today from ÐÔÊӽ紫ý with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a minor in philosophy and the honor of being one of the university’s outstanding graduates.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý announced the GGRM law school scholarship for first responders to earn a law degree.