The Lincy Institute hosted a community forum examining the economic and societal impact of the “care economy” in Southern Nevada in collaboration with Tripp Umbach, a nationally recognized consulting firm that provides…

Reception: 8 - 8:30 a.m. Scheduled Event: 8:30 -11:30 a.m.  Nevada persistently ranks at or near the bottom in the country for overall access to mental health services despite the need (Mental Health America…

Reception: 8:30 - 9 a.m. Scheduled Event: 9 -11 a.m. Nevada was one of the hardest hit states during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past three years, researchers at The Lincy Institute and other institutions collected…

The Lincy Institute is pleased to host a research colloquium titled, “Higher Education Reform: A Time For Action” . The Lincy Institute operates at the forefront of research and analysis on higher education governance reform…

THE UNLV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: RETHINKING GOVERNANCE, PLANNING, AND ECONOMIC IMPACT The Lincy Institute Colloquium Series, No. 2 Breakfast Reception: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Scheduled Event: 9:00 - 11:15 a.m. The launch…

The APA Nevada Chapter was proud to partner with UNLV’s Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute for its Annual State Conference! The conference focused on Nevada maturing alongside national peers; advancing in…

Lesley Dickson, MD, FAPM, LFAPA, will present on “Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder.” She attended the University of Kentucky College of Medicine where she also completed a residency in psychiatry. She is…

Learn about UNLV's graduate certificate in Addiction Studies and undergraduate minor in Addiction Treatment, Nevada licensing requirements for alcohol, drug, and gambling counselors, and careers in our local community.…

Dona M. Dmitrovic, MHS, Foundation for Recovery, will present on the history of opioid addiction and recovery in the US in her presentation entitled, “We Do Recover!” Peer recovery support services models and fighting stigma…

Dr. Chia-Liang Dai will speak on a marathon training program for addiction recovery among people who participate in a residential recovery program and homeless services. This program emphasizes the important role…

In partnership with Council for a Better Nevada, The Lincy Institute presented at a community event titled, "A Discussion on Nevada Higher Education Reform." Panelists included Executive Director of The Lincy Institute and…

Learn about UNLV's graduate certificate in Addiction Studies and undergraduate minor in Addiction Treatment, Nevada licensing requirements for alcohol, drug, and gambling counselors, and careers in our local community.…

As the opioid crisis devastates more and more communities in Nevada, the country, and the world, the William S. Boyd School of Law will bring together leading experts to address key questions: What do we know about the…

The public was invited to celebrate the opening of the then-latest UNLV University Libraries Special Collections & Archives exhibit featuring photography by Aaron Mayes and items from the Building Las Vegas project…

About the Summit A lively, collaborative, half-day summit designed for passionate professionals working with children and families in Clark County. Review data & trends Examine case studies Collaborate with child…

Nevada continues to experience challenges in its behavioral health system, particularly regarding access to mental health services, and a shortage of skilled professionals to meet the needs of the population. The Lincy…

The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West at UNLV was pleased to host a colloquium entitled, “Making Cooperative Extension Work for Southern Nevada: Fulfilling UNLV’s Urban Land Grant Mission.” The event explored ways…

Nevada's Community Colleges: A Path Forward

The Las Vegas Sun spent several months exploring community challenges created by lack of treatment for children with mental health problems. The Las Vegas Sun spoke with parents and siblings, educators, doctors, judges,…

The Lincy Institute and the UNLV Mental and Behavioral Health Coalition invite you to attend The Integrated Health Care Workshop with keynote speaker, Jeff Capobianco, Ph.D., from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…

The Lincy Institute at UNLV and its partner the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce are pleased to host a forum on "Investing in Our Children's Future: Adequacy Studies and K-12 Education in Nevada." The forum will focus on…

On September 29, 2014, The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) hosted a forum for the Southern Nevada community "Valuing a UNLV Medical School." The forum detailed the significant economic and…

The Lincy Institute at UNLV is pleased to host a forum for the Las Vegas community on "Nevada College Governance and Workforce Alignment." The forum will focus on college governance structures and identify policy…

"Closing the Gap: The Case for an Allopathic Medical School in Southern Nevada"

Call for Collaborations Community Capacity-Building Planning Awards  Information Sessions will on July 29, 7-10:30 a.m. & September 4, 4:30-6 p.m., at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension…

Call for Collaborations Community Capacity-Building Planning Awards  Information Sessions will on July 29, 9-10:30 a.m. & September 4, 4:30-6 p.m., at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension…

Members of the UNLV community were invited to attend a summit to discuss how Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute are reframing public policy issues in Nevada. Attendees joined us to learn more about our ongoing…

Please join the Office of Diversity Initiatives as it marks Women's History Month with a forum discussion moderated by Dr. Marya Shegog, Director of Health Programs, The Lincy Institute. The discussion will be on healthcare…

"Sustainable Funding and Grant Forum" Please join philanthropy experts and federal funding representatives for a forum on non-profit sustainability and grant funding hosted by Nevada Senator Harry Reid, Moonridge Group, The…

"Nevada for Health Communities: Building Systems to Integrate Community Development and Health" As the connections between health and community development become increasingly apparent, foundations, health institutions,…