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Fulbright scholar Shaukat studying at UNLV: 'My findings will help me to design teacher education programs in Pakistan'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 23, 2022

A visiting Fulbright scholar is at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to examine what teaching techniques she can take back to her homeland of Pakistan.

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Las Vegas celebrates Juneteenth

By Art Benavidez | Jun 22, 2022

The city of Las Vegas held a Juneteenth celebration Saturday at the Expo at World Market Center.

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UNLV's Netski on ELAM Program: Aids women by 'purposeful development and advancement of a diverse leadership team'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 20, 2022

A recent report by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, stated that while more than half of American medical students are female, they only account for a small percentage when leading college departments.

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Sisolak's Community Colleges Workforce Training offers free programs to Nevada students

By Art Benavidez | Jun 14, 2022

A community college workforce training program established by Gov. Steve Sisolak recently announced that it would make free programs available to students.

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National Commission CEO Ross: 'Las Vegas Detention Center has demonstrated its commitment'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 10, 2022

The National Commission for Correctional Health Care has recertified the Las Vegas Department of Public Safety for complying with its "Standards for Health Services in Prisons" program.

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Major overhaul of I-15 interchange with Tropicana Avenue begins

By Art Benavidez | Jun 4, 2022

Surveying for the Interstate 15 Tropicana Project—previously referred to as the “I-15/Tropicana Interchange”—has begun.

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Rodefer on Major Unit Outstanding Letter of Appointment Instructional awards: 'We are honored to congratulate these esteemed faculty and staff members'

By Art Benavidez | May 31, 2022

Eight instructional faculty members are being honored by the University of Nevada, Reno with a major unit outstanding certificate for their work on campus this past semester.

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Parent barges into CCSD classroom, flips desk, verbally attacks teacher as students watch

By Art Benavidez | May 30, 2022

Clark County School District officials have confirmed an incident at Legacy High School earlier this month that involved a parent walking into a classroom and verbally confronting a teacher.

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UNR is offering online classes for 'anyone wanting to start or learn more about gardening in the state'

By Art Benavidez | May 25, 2022

Residents in Nevada who want to expand their green thumb this summer will be happy to know that the University of Nevada, Reno, Extension has established two online classes to help people become familiar with gardening in the state’s distinctive climate.

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Batteries Included program participant: 'I think it helps for some students who don’t really think they have a purpose outside of school'

By Art Benavidez | May 14, 2022

The Clark County School District is enacting measures to mitigate violence on school grounds as thousands of violent incidents have been reported in the district.

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Piasecki to graduates: 'UNR Med is committed to raising the number of doctors in Nevada'

By Art Benavidez | Apr 18, 2022

Last month, participants of the-University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) Class of 2022 rejoiced at a ceremony where they discovered where they will train in their specialized field for their residencies.

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Warner of Carson City Senior Center: Collaboration 'puts seniors first and makes the whole project possible'

By Art Benavidez | Apr 18, 2022

The Carson City Senior Center will get a makeover from a collaboration of federal, state and local grant funding.

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Sisolak, other officials launch Home Means Nevada initiative: Affordable housing 'a critical priority'

By Art Benavidez | Apr 18, 2022

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced last week that government, state and municipal agencies have aligned together to establish "Home Means Nevada," an affordable-housing initiative that interested developers can participate in.

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'We are extremely excited': Bill Nye the Science Guy performs in Reno

By Art Benavidez | Apr 12, 2022

Bill Nye the Science Guy held one of his science-based entertainment shows April 2 at the Reno Events Center.

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UNR faculty member: Feminist speakers coming 'to provide education on local Indigenous culture

By Art Benavidez | Apr 7, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno, (UNR) Department of Gender, Race, and Identity (GRI), led by Lydia Huerta and Debra Harry, has selected two indigenous feminist speakers to give lectures on campus.

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NBC poll: Americans from every economic class tend to blame Biden policies for Nevada's inflation and rising costs

By Art Benavidez | Apr 5, 2022

An NBC News Poll reveals that Americans believe that President Joe Biden’s policies are leading to rising costs of inflation.

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Charlie Bilello, CEO of Compound Capital Advisor: Mortgage rate hits 'highest level since December 2018'

By Art Benavidez | Apr 4, 2022

According to the latest survey data from Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose from 4.42% a week ago, to 4.67% as of March 31. As inflation continues to be an issue, this number stands to climb.In the state of Nevada, the average rate is 4.89%.

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Secretary of State Oliver: 'The Voter Reference Foundation posted New Mexico voter data online in direct violation of the New Mexico Election Code'

By Art Benavidez | Apr 4, 2022

An election integrity watchdog wants New Mexico to publish the state's voter rolls and is suing the New Mexico secretary of state and attorney general to make it happen.

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University of Nevada coach: 'I'm excited to host the inaugural Patty Sheehan Golf Tournament'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 29, 2022

The University of Nevada women's golf program will be hosting the first ever Patty Sheehan Golf Tournament at the Somersett Country Club on May 23rd.

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Sisolak: 'Proud to proclaim Social Emotional Learning Day' in Nevada

By Art Benavidez | Mar 22, 2022

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak recently proclaimed March 11 as Social Emotional Learning Day.