Following the #OscarsSoWhite controversy in 2015, the Academy set a goal of doubling the number of diverse members by 2020 to avoid another backlash.

Tourists today spend thousands of dollars to explore and enjoy the lush and thriving rainforests of Guatemala.

It’s hard to believe the landscape ever looked any different. But according to new research by UNLV climate scientists, the locations where those jungles exist today likely looked very different less than 9,000 years ago – a blink of an eye by geologic standards.

With state and local leaders at his side, Gov. Steve Sisolak appeared in Las Vegas two months ago to announce a philanthropic partnership to develop a medical education building for UNLV.

A UNLV student is among 10 veterans nationwide who’ll participate in a legislative fellowship program this spring.

When it came time for UNLV to submit a 119-page application for a prestigious community engagement award, many stakeholders in the Las Vegas Valley combined to take part in the process. After all, the university has long taken pride in its outreach and has developed many loyal community partners over the years.

Nevada’s two public universities have both been recognized for their community engagement work for the first time.

Local voters reacted to how the caucus played out in Iowa, expressing concern before they head to one of the many caucus locations here in the Valley on Feb. 22.

Somebody in Sioux City, Iowa...

“Hi, this is Bernard."

Is getting a call...

The Nevada Democratic Party says it won’t be using the same app being blamed for delays in reporting the results of Monday night’s Democratic caucuses in Iowa.