The medicinal and recreational use of legal cannabis is still relatively new in Nevada, where lawful sales debuted in 2017, and the regulation of consumption lounges is being worked through. That’s part of the reason why UNLV created its Cannabis Policy Institute, which is believed to be the first of its kind in Nevada and possibly in the United States.

Over 365 volunteers from various organizations will participate this year. Following the shopping experience, the kids will be treated to a sports day with student athletes from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and hear an inspiring speech from Dr. Keith Whitfield, president of UNLV.

As some college students protest over the war between Israel and Hamas terrorists in Gaza, officials at UNLV are toeing a fine line between protecting free speech and quelling concerns that some demonstrations have allowed antisemetic rhetoric.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is launching a Cannabis Policy Institute.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is launching the state’s first Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI), led by industry expert Riana Durrett. The idea behind the new marijuana policy-focused institute is to promote and expand public policy research.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is launching the state’s first Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI), led by industry expert Riana Durrett. The idea behind the new marijuana policy-focused institute is to promote and expand public policy research.

The new program is expected to create policies and guide cannabis research along.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is establishing the Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI) to address the growing importance of cannabis legalization, particularly in Southern Nevada, where annual legal cannabis sales reach around $1 billion.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is establishing the Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI) to address the growing importance of cannabis legalization, particularly in Southern Nevada, where annual legal cannabis sales reach around $1 billion.

UNLV was one of the first institutions to lean fully into AI bots, creating an avatar of President Keith Whitfield in March 2022. AI had not become a household term yet, but the university wanted to offer a unique way to connect students to the president.

President of the University of Nevada Las Vegas Keith Whitfield discussed the critical nature of increasing access for students and addressing funding inequities many students face.

Some local elementary school students are all business – about business.