ÐÔÊӽ紫ý

Jan Jones Blackhurst has had plenty of experience putting cracks in the glass ceiling. Now, the chief executive in residence at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s International Gaming Institute, a Caesars Entertainment board member and first female mayor of Las Vegas, is preparing to share her expertise with women on the verge of taking the next step toward the C-suite with a new six-month program designed to address common barriers and challenges that women are experiencing in the corporate workplace on their path to executive level roles.

Jan Jones Blackhurst has had plenty of experience putting cracks in the glass ceiling. Now, the chief executive in residence at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s International Gaming Institute, a Caesars Entertainment board member and first female mayor of Las Vegas, is preparing to share her expertise with women on the verge of taking the next step toward the C-suite with a new six-month program designed to address common barriers and challenges that women are experiencing in the corporate workplace on their path to executive level roles.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý has announced a new strategic partnership with Dreamscape Learn to bring the university's introductory STEM courses to life for students using the company's innovative story-driven virtual reality (VR) courseware.

In this episode, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý President Keith E. Whitfield talks about his priorities, vision for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and increasing the university’s role as a partner with the community. He also expresses his view on donor relations and details concerning a possible healthcare center at the future ÐÔÊӽ紫ý North campus.

Two years ago, officials celebrated the construction of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's $125 million medical school building that arrived cheaper and earlier than expected — but they had greater ambitions.

Universities depend in large part on charitable giving. That support from alumni and donors helps pay for buildings, student access, endowed professorships and more. So The Nevada Independent story in May about the Engelstad Foundation withdrawing from its long-term relationship with ÐÔÊӽ紫ý was pretty stunning.

Executive Director of both Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West David Damore first discusses the results of Nevada’s Primary Election and the biggest takeaways from former President Trump’s Sunset Park rally. Then we discuss the opening of the Silver Copper Crossing Bridge and where other major infrastructure projects in Nevada are at.

Host Sam Shad sits down with ÐÔÊӽ紫ý president Keith Whitfield

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý student-athletes have posted their second-highest cumulative grade point average in school history, according to the athletic department. Rebels achieved a cumulative 3.31 GPA following the spring semester, a record 14th straight semester with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý President Keith Whitfield in a statement Sunday refuted earlier assertions that ÐÔÊӽ紫ý was considering releasing details about the university’s assets invested in firms with ties to Israel and divesting from them.

During ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s spring commencement ceremonies May 11, I was excited to celebrate with the 3,700 graduates, many of whom are the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree. Commencement is the absolute best part of my job, and a truly unique and uplifting experience at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý. It’s a chance to highlight the enormous success of our students, with their families, friends and the entire Rebel community.

First the lights blinked out, preventing state education officials from approving a $1.25 billion ground lease to G2 Capital Development in Las Vegas. Then regents balked at the deal.