To help fill the future shortfall, UNLV has created Nevada’s first bachelor’s degree program in insurance and risk management. UNLV is one of only four major West Coast universities to offer the program, which launched in September with 46 students.

Over 50 years ago, local real estate mogul Irwin Molasky donated 45 acres at Maryland Parkway and Flamingo Road — land that would become the heart of UNLV’s campus. That single gift set in motion the founding of the region’s first university.

Prediction markets — platforms where people stake money on the outcome of elections, sports, economic reports and other future events — are rapidly reshaping the online wagering landscape.

Time has passed since the mass shooting on Dec. 6, 2023, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. A gunman walked into the building of Frank and Estrella Beam Hall. It’s the home of the Lee Business School. Three incredible professors lost their lives that day, but even through the heartbreak, there’s a plan for a spot to heal.

Dedicated to preserving the history associated with the Nevada Test Site, now known as the Nevada National Security Sites, and the nation’s nuclear weapons program, the National Atomic Testing Museum continues to find innovative ways to connect history with contemporary culture. Its partnership with Bethesda Game Studios demonstrates how museums can use beloved entertainment franchises to spark curiosity about real-world events, while its collaboration with UNLV highlights the power of experiential education to prepare the next generation of designers, engineers and creative professionals. Together, the three organizations have created a project that bridges history, education and entertainment in ways that resonate with modern audiences.

FOIA request reveals hiring gains, but one-third of trooper positions still unfilled.

I’ve picked up a few tips in the restaurants and food service jobs I’ve worked at over the years. One habit that I’ve picked up from restaurant life is that any time I use a dishcloth, it’s getting tossed in the laundry.

Unlike some outdated aviation rules, this one has real legitimacy. It’s one of the most familiar instructions in air travel, yet this simple directive often goes ignored. As the plane prepares to take off or touch down, flight attendants ask passengers to return their seats to the upright position.

As sportsbooks and trading platforms battle for dominance in the explosive, multibillion-dollar prediction market, DraftKings is moving to bring user accounts in-house.