Anthony Bennett scored 22 points in his collegiate debut as the 18th-ranked UNLV men’s basketball team opened the season by blasting Northern Arizona, 92-54.
In an about-face from its strategy laid out early this year, the University of California, San Diego has decided to shut down its Nevada Cancer Institute by the end of the year.
Meeting with employees on Nov. 5, cancer institute CEO Mickey Goldman revealed that their last day, except for a few needed to wind up operations, will be Dec. 31. Those who remain until then would receive a three-month bonus, he added.
Six local schools will be splitting a $3 million federal grant to start high-tech science, engineering and math programs intended to increase student interest in these fields.
Bryce Harper was named National League Rookie of the Year on Monday after a season in the spotlight.
The puppeteer who performs as Elmo on “Sesame Street” is taking a leave of absence from the iconic kids’ show in the wake of allegations that he had a relationship with a 16-year-old boy.