Articles by Tony Allen
Recycle Your Christmas Tree at Convenient Locations Valleywide Starting Dec. 26
UNLV, community partners team up for free program that turns Christmas trees into mulch for local parks; more than 15,000 trees recycled in 2013.
UNLV, City of Henderson Partner to Rid Homes of Lead-Based Paint
Henderson residents with homes built before 1978 could qualify for free home inspection, repair and/or removal of lead-based paint.
UNLV Formally Begins Accreditation Process for School of Medicine
University submits application to begin process for accreditation by Liaison Committee on Medical Education; planning for inaugural entering class in fall 2017.
Switch SUPERNAP, Intel Partner with UNLV to Boost Scientific Research and Economic Development
Intel’s “Cherry Creek” supercomputer brings world-class computing power to UNLV; Switch SUPERNAP to lead high-tech industry partnerships.
UNLV Campus Improvement Authority Seeks Timeline Extension for Stadium Project
Board at its Aug. 28 meeting agreed to request an extension of the timeline for its work on a proposed UNLV stadium. The extension, if granted, would enable the CIAB to continue its work through the 2017 Nevada Legislative Session.
Barbara Atkinson Appointed Planning Dean for UNLV School of Medicine
Atkinson will develop vision and oversee planning for UNLV School of Medicine after successfully leading University of Kansas School of Medicine from 2002-2012.
Regents Name Donald Snyder Acting President of UNLV
Marta Meana Named Dean of UNLV Honors College
Meana, a professor of psychology at UNLV since 1997, has served as interim dean of the college since 2012.
UNLV Earns National Recognition for Campus Mental Health Services
University one of only 30 nationwide to earn ‘seal of approval’ from Jed Foundation, a national non-profit that advocates suicide prevention among college students.