Diamonds are a geoscientist’s best friend — this is especially true for a group of researchers who recently found hard evidence that water exists deep within Earth’s mantle by examining diamonds from around the world.

Let’s say you’re an up-and-coming university administrator who’s looking to take the next step on your career ladder.

Len Jessup is on his way out as president of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, after receiving unfavorable reviews from the system chancellor and clashing with several regents. And since he has talked about moving on, a foundation has announced it won't be donating the $14 million it pledged for UNLV's new medical school.

It is with great disappointment that we are sending this letter.

Las Vegas business leaders are coming to the defense of UNLV President Len Jessup amid some disapproval within the state university system over his practices and performance.

The future stability of UNLV is in question after the announcement that the university’s president might be on his way out the door.

One of two regents pushing most vigorously for UNLV President Len Jessup’s ouster brushed off the notion that the board should be concerned about fundraising at the university despite a mounting revolt by some of the school’s largest backers.

A third donor to UNLV has suggested they will pull their contribution to the university if Len Jessup is removed from his position as president.

The title of John Hudak’s January report examining the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ response to a congressional inquiry on medical marijuana pulls no punches.