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First responders train for ‘unthinkable’ at Las Vegas school

Law enforcement and emergency responders from throughout the Las Vegas Valley participated in an “active shooter” drill Wednesday at Shadow Ridge High School to ensure they are prepared for a worst-case scenario.

 
Ex-Las Vegas student returns with 3 degrees to aid education

Zhan Okuda-Lim has been fighting for education since he was a Valley High School freshman. Now the Ivy League educated scholar is back in his hometown, working for the Public Education Foundation.

 
Graduate true to herself through battle with joint condition

Socks and shoes are among the things that could have blocked Jessica Lindley’s path toward college. For the 18-year-old Las Vegan, daily tasks such as putting on footwear require extra effort. Still, it could’ve been worse.

 
Visits to see dad in jail led to UNLV criminal justice Ph.D.

Breanna Boppre joined her father onstage two years ago for his birthday. In celebration of the day, the father-daughter duo sang “Make it Last” — a rock ballad that had become their song over theyears she visited him in prison.

 
Students at Las Vegas school express concerns about CCSD budget

About a half-dozen students gathered on the hot sidewalk in front of the school on Wednesday to highlight issues with districtwide budget cuts and the school’s designation as an autonomous school.

 
Scholarships create diploma pipeline from Las Vegas to Kentucky

For three years running, the Las Vegas-based Rogers Foundation has provided full-ride scholarships to Kentucky Wesleyan College, a small, faith-based liberal arts college near Louisville, for local students with drive and passion.

 
Economics professor closes out 50-year career at UNLV

In one of his final classes at UNLV, the history of economic thought, Malamud chronicled the names of famous economists and their most well-known contributions. It’s one of his favorite classes.

 
College of Southern Nevada close to getting new president

From all over the United States and with an array of higher education management experience along with them, the four finalists for the presidency post met with the campus community in public forums this week.