UNLV Awarded Nevada State Scholarship for New Degree Program The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has launched Nevada's first bachelor's degree program in Insurance and Risk Management. Tuition costs for the entire first class of students were covered by a gift from the Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation. After seeing the success of the new program, the foundation has … [Read more...] about Around the State
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Around the StateFebruary 2026
Nevada Schools Earn Community Work Recognition The University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno have announced they have earned the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The distinction is awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education and recognizes schools for connecting their … [Read more...] about Around the State
The Ups and Downs of Higher Education in NevadaGrowth and Stability
Nevada’s higher education system had a rollercoaster year. From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)’s president Keith Whitfield’s departure and millions in budget shortfalls at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to climbing enrollment and course expansion, the state of higher education is tumultuous. Leaders across Nevada, from the state’s public … [Read more...] about The Ups and Downs of Higher Education in Nevada
William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Becomes Member of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
LAS VEGAS – The Reno-based National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges announced William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has become a becomes a member. The NCJFCJ helps improve the lives of the families and children in the justice system through judicial education. The NCJFCJ produces a broad collection of research, training, and … [Read more...] about William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Becomes Member of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Bailey Kennedy Introduces New Associate Attorney
LAS VEGAS – Bailey Kennedy LLP is expanding its accomplished legal team with the addition of Giacomo “Jack” Silvestri as the firm’s newest associate attorney. Silvestri earned his Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He recently passed the Nevada bar exam and was sworn in by Chief Justice Elissa F. Cadish of the Supreme … [Read more...] about Bailey Kennedy Introduces New Associate Attorney
Naylor & Braster Welcomes New Law Clerk
LAS VEGAS – Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at Law, is expanding its team with the addition of Law Clerk Kelly Scarborough. Scarborough attended the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and graduated in May with her Juris Doctor, concentrating in business and commercial law. “Kelly’s passion for law and impressive background makes her a great … [Read more...] about Naylor & Braster Welcomes New Law Clerk
UNLV Partners With Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section To Provide Worksite Safety Education for Engineering Students
The Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering partnered to bring basic worksite safety education to senior undergraduate students during two courses held Feb. 15 and Feb. 22, 2024. Established in 2015, the partnership has … [Read more...] about UNLV Partners With Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section To Provide Worksite Safety Education for Engineering Students
Industry FocusEducation
It’s no secret that Nevada education ranks almost last in the nation in a number of measurements. It’s an industry facing immense challenges and one that is in desperate need of solutions. Recently, education executives met at a roundtable to discuss education in the Silver State including its challenges, the effects of the recent pandemic and why Nevada is leaving students … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Business IndicatorsJune 2022
The “advance” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2022 unexpectedly fell by 1.4 percent at an annual rate, the first decline since the COVID pandemic recession. The decline largely reflected a decrease in government spending and a huge trade deficit caused by a drop in exports and a surge in imports. U.S. nonfarm employment posted a … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsMarch 2022
The “advance” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2021 grew at a better-than-expected pace, up by 6.9 percent at an annual rate. As a result, real GDP increased by 5.7 percent in 2021, the strongest growth since 1984. The largerthan-expected growth in the fourth quarter was mainly boosted by a replenishment of inventories. Exports also … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsJanuary 2022
The “second” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2021 grew 2.1 percent at an annual rate, which was revised up by 0.1 percent from the previous estimate. The upward revision primarily reflected largerthan-expected consumer spending and private inventory investment. Overall, the disappointing growth in the third quarter largely reflected a … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Industry FocusEducation
Education in Nevada has long been plagued by lower-than-average graduation rates and test scores. The coronavirus pandemic has only added to the state’s education woes. Leaders in education have the difficult task of improving rankings while creatively overcoming issues brought to the forefront by the pandemic. Recently these leaders met in a virtual roundtable, hosted by City … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Women to Watch 2021
Over Nevada’s diverse business landscape stands a group of women who have served as mentors, change agents and influencers for their communities. These women have proven time and again that limits can be pushed and determination is essential to a successful career. The 2021 class of Women to Watch represent this classification of female business executive. They’ve stood through … [Read more...] about Women to Watch 2021
Business IndicatorsMay 2021
The “third” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2020 increased 4.3 percent at an annual rate, revised up by 0.2 percent from the previous estimate. This reflected larger private inventory investment than previously reported, which was partly offset by a downward revision in nonresidential fixed investment. Retail sales in February were … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsApril 2021
The “second” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2020 climbed 4.1 percent at an annual rate. Overall, the increase in real GDP benefitted from robust recovery in consumer spending and business investment, while net exports and government spending contributed negatively to growth. U.S. nonfarm employment posted a stronger-than-expected … [Read more...] about Business Indicators