UNR Receives Gift for New Life Sciences Building Robert M. Davidson has made a transformational $30 million gift to the University of Nevada, Reno to support the new Life Sciences Building, advancing life sciences education, research, and workforce development in Nevada. The Life Sciences Building will be constructed at the south end of campus near the Tulloch Business … [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
Industry FocusMining
Although mining has changed drastically in the last century, the perception of the industry has not. Many people still think miners carry pickaxes and shovels and daily risk life and limb to provide for their families. The reality is that modern day mining is highly sophisticated, and Nevada is foraging the path for mining practices that are being adopted worldwide. And yet, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Chuck Alvey and The Alvey Company Partners with University of Nevada Reno Basketball Player Nick Davidson
(January 16, 2025, 2024 - RENO, Nev.) — Chuck Alvey, Vistage Chair and founder of The Alvey Company, LLC, has joined forces with University of Nevada, Reno basketball standout Nick Davidson through a groundbreaking Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreement. The partnership seeks to highlight the value of Vistage in Northern Nevada while showcasing Nick Davidson’s impact on the … [Read more...] about Chuck Alvey and The Alvey Company Partners with University of Nevada Reno Basketball Player Nick Davidson
REMSA Health Announces the Appointment of Angelina Craig to Managing Director of Philanthropy
November 19, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health announces the appointment of Angelina Craig to the role of managing director of philanthropy. Craig’s professional career includes more than a decade of healthcare-related experience and more than seven years of work in philanthropy and development for nonprofit organizations. “I am thrilled to welcome Angelina to our organization … [Read more...] about REMSA Health Announces the Appointment of Angelina Craig to Managing Director of Philanthropy
Google to Invest More Than $400 Million in Nevada This Year
RENO, NEVADA - Today, Google announced plans to invest more than $400 million in Nevada this year to support its cloud and data center infrastructure at an event held at the University of Nevada, Reno. The company also announced a $500,000 contribution to the National Forest Foundation to enhance the resilience of the Truckee River watershed and reduce wildfire risk in the … [Read more...] about Google to Invest More Than $400 Million in Nevada This Year
Metcalf Builders Begins Construction of Ruby’s Shake Shop Near University of Nevada, Reno
Metcalf Builders, an award-winning construction company headquartered in northern Nevada, announced today that it has been retained for the construction of Ruby’s Shake Shop, a fast-casual restaurant with an emphasis on take-out which will be located at 1703 N. Virginia St., across from University of Nevada, Reno. Ruby’s Shake Shop will be a unique addition to the area. The … [Read more...] about Metcalf Builders Begins Construction of Ruby’s Shake Shop Near University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center Appoints Marketing Strategist in Residence
RENO, Nev. (January 9, 2024) – The University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center named veteran marketer and investor relations advisor Ira M. Gostin as its first marketing strategist in residence. In this new role, Gostin will help the center forge new partnerships and greater connectivity with the community, create community entrepreneurship programs and advise member … [Read more...] about University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center Appoints Marketing Strategist in Residence
Most Respected Leaders 2023
“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.” —Bruce Lee True respect, the kind that good leaders garner, isn’t freely given. This type of respect is earned through a million small decisions that are witnessed by peers and the quiet leadership that builds successes. The 2023 Class of Most Respected Leaders (MRL) have earned this respect. Their … [Read more...] about Most Respected Leaders 2023
Around the StateDecember 2023
UNR Receives Largest Individual Gift in History to Create Aerospace Department The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) recently announced a record $36 million individual gift to the University’s Foundation from the George W. Gillemot Foundation. Upon approval from the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents the gift will be used to create the George W. Gillemot … [Read more...] about Around the State
The Economics of EducationFrom K-12 Through Post-Secondary, Nevada’s Schools Level Up
“A lot of [the new economy] is going to be STEM-related, science, technology, engineering, math, this deep interdisciplinary approach that will allow us to be better positioned for jobs in the future,” said Dr. DeRionne Pollard, president, Nevada State College (NSC). Technology is changing every experience and every economy around the world. Data analytics inform every … [Read more...] about The Economics of Education
Around the StateJune 2021
Southern Nevada Organizations Partner to Create Hiring Resource Powered by the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) and presented by Switch, HireUp is a new resource designed to simplify the process for employers to connect with student interns. The LVGEA has partnered with Workforce Connections, the Vegas Chamber and several Nevada higher educational institutions to … [Read more...] about Around the State
Making ConnectionsCommunications in Nevada
When the COVID-19 quarantine closed nonessential businesses, Nevada employers, used to traditional businesses with staff working on the jobsite, found themselves, overnight, with remote workers. Along with that, there was a sudden need for technology to support communications between employees, employers, and the technology they rely on. Communications during the … [Read more...] about Making Connections
Healthcare Heroes2020
Corporate Sponsor Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, was founded in Las Vegas in 1972 and is Nevada’s largest multispecialty medical group. For nearly 50 years, it has provided experienced, compassionate, innovative and high-quality care to patients throughout southern Nevada. A healthcare provider that has been around that long knows that a community’s … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes