Elaine Wynn, co-founder of Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts, has died at 82. She played an instrumental role in shaping the modern-day Las Vegas, from the Golden Nugget to The Mirage, establishing the paradigm for everything that followed, including Bellagio, Wynn and Encore resorts.

Statements and tributes are pouring in as Las Vegas and Nevada leaders remember the late casino executive and philanthropist Elaine Wynn.

UNLV Officer in Charge Chris Heavey issued an emailed statement on behalf of the university, where, in 1989, she funded the Lee Pascal Rose Garden in honor of her mother, Lee Pascal. The garden is populated with “Show Biz,” roses, symbolizing the Wynn family’s prominence in the gaming and entertainment world. She also served on the UNLV Foundation board of directors from 1983 to 2008 and was board chair from 1985 to 1991. She was granted trustee emerita status in 2008 and in her years of service to the board, Wynn helped raise millions of dollars for UNLV.

Shortly after the announcement that Elaine Wynn, a prominent philanthropist who co-founded a casino empire in Las Vegas, had passed away, reactions from the community came pouring in.

Shortly after the announcement that Elaine Wynn, a prominent philanthropist who co-founded a casino empire in Las Vegas, had passed away, reactions from the community came pouring in.

Four international students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas had their visas revoked by federal immigration authorities, prompting concern and fear among other international students on campus.

The federal government has revoked the visas of four international students at UNLV.

In a few months, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is set to open its Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture.