UNLV awards over 2,500 degrees at Winter Commencement — PHOTOS

UNLV celebrated its class of 2024 with Winter Commencement ceremonies at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday.

By Daniel Jacobi II / Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 19, 2024 - 9:18 am

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UNLV celebrated its class of 2024 with Winter Commencement ceremonies at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday.

The university awarded more than 2,500 degrees to graduates from 33 states/U.S. territories and 38 countries.

Arnold Vasquez, interim director of University Police Services, speaks to media during a tour o ...

Weapons violations, vandalism up at Southern Nevada universities

By Katie Futterman / RJ

March 6, 2025 - 12:46 pm

Weapons violations and vandalism doubled on university campuses in Southern Nevada in the past year, according to Arnold Vasquez, the director of University Police Services in the Southern command.

Metropolitan Police Department vehicle lights. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Child with fake gun detained near Las Vegas middle school

By Taylor Lane / RJ

March 5, 2025 - 6:08 pm

A child was detained near a west Las Vegas middle school after Las Vegas police received reports of a child carrying a gun.

UNLV welcomes new leader after Whitfield’s sudden departure

By Katie Futterman / RJ

March 6, 2025 - 5:42 pm

UNLV Executive Vice President and Provost Christopher L. Heavey will serve as officer in charge of UNLV, the Nevada System of Higher Education announced.

UNLV President Keith Whitfield steps down in surprise move — PHOTOS

By Katie Futterman / RJ

March 4, 2025 - 1:27 pm

UNLV President Keith Whitfield has resigned, marking an end to four-and-a-half years of guiding the university through a pandemic and a deadly shooting.

From left: Jesse Welsh, Ben Shuldiner and Jhone Ebert. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Two with CCSD experience, 1 outsider compete for superintendent

By Katie Futterman / RJ

March 3, 2025 - 7:00 am

The public can meet and question superintendent candidates Jhone Ebert, Ben Shuldiner and Jesse Welsh at Rancho High School on March 10.

Want to hear from the CCSD superintendent candidates? School to host forum

By Bryan Horwath / RJ

March 1, 2025 - 7:32 am

The event will take place at Rancho High School. Finalists Jhone Ebert, Ben Shuldiner and Jesse Welsh will be there.

‘Possible threat’ sparks increased police presence at Las Vegas high school

By Bryan Horwath / RJ

February 28, 2025 - 3:16 pm

A possible threat Friday led to an increased police presence at a southwest Las Vegas Valley high school, the Clark County School District said.

$7.8M in repairs coming to Mount Charleston elementary school

By Taylor Lane / RJ

February 28, 2025 - 9:29 am

The Clark County School Board approved repairs for Earl B. Lundy Elementary School, which was severely damaged during Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023.

CCSD: North Las Vegas elementary school student brought gun to school

By Taylor Lane / RJ

February 27, 2025 - 5:36 pm

A student at a North Las Vegas elementary school brought a gun on campus Thursday, according to a statement shared by the Clark County School District.

$9K to $90K: School board members’ salaries would increase nearly 10x under new bill

By Katie Futterman / RJ

February 27, 2025 - 10:40 pm

Clark County School Board trustees would see their compensation increase from $9,000 to nearly $90,000 a year if a bill before the Nevada Legislature becomes law.