UNLV is investigating after one of its medical partners said it received a fraudulent letter acting as if it was sent by the university.

Each election cycle, venues across the country apply to the Commission on Presidential Debates for a chance at hosting one of three presidential debates and the vice presidential debate.

Sen. Harry Reid says Nevada higher education officials should look at changing the Confederate-themed mascot at UNLV.

Speaking to reporters in Washington Tuesday, Sen. Harry Reid called on Nevada higher education officials to consider changing the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' mascot and sports nickname.