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The Future Rises Here | Fall 2025 Issue | Nevada Silver and Blue

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October 11, 2025

The Future Rises Here | Fall 2025 Issue | Nevada Silver and Blue

Innovation at the University isn’t confined to labs or startups. It flourishes in the humanities, the arts and public dialogue.

In recent years, the College of Liberal Arts hosted a public engagement series, with each event exploring a theme from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. One evening, a deputy general counsel to the governor, an English professor and a Ph.D. candidate came together to discuss the phrase “insure domestic tranquility.” Alongside faculty, students and neighbors, they reflected on what that ideal means today, in our homes, our politics and our debates about gender, race and identity. These conversations illustrate the University’s role as a civic institution, one that fosters thoughtful discussion and community connection.

That spirit continues through the Center for Constitutional Law, which was launched in May. “One thing many of us can agree upon is there is a profound misunderstanding of how our government was designed to function under the Constitution,” Rick Trachok ’74 (plant science), the Center’s executive director said.

The Center was created to explore fundamental questions about the constitution, bringing top scholars from around the country to discuss, debate and share with University students and the larger community. The Center also sponsors summer workshops for Nevada’s high school government and civics teachers at the Lake Tahoe campus, bringing national experts to help shape curricula and deepen civic understanding statewide.

Not far from the Quad, the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art opens its doors at no cost to the public, inviting conversations sparked by contemporary work and the University’s own collection.

“The Lilley is like a laboratory,” Stephanie Gibson, director of the Lilley Museum of Art said. “Professors test out new pedagogy in the museum, teaching students how to learn complex topics using our paintings, sculptures and archives. Schools and colleges across campus experiment with new ideas and techniques to expand the way we look at the world.”

The Church Fine Arts Building melds into the glass and steel of the University Foundation Arts Building, housing a combined 300 events each year, and offering rehearsal halls and studios on par with any conservatory, spaces where the next generation of musicians, actors and artists can hone their craft.

This creative energy radiates outward — into the Performing Arts Series, where student performers share the stage with national and international artists, and into the Reynolds School of Journalism, where students have gone on to produce award-winning documentaries and Pulitzer-recognized reporting.

Here, innovation is not limited to technology or science. It is expressed on canvas, on stage and in the pages of our favorite publications — some of which are printed on campus at the Black Rock Press and University of Nevada Press. Innovation lives in dialogue, in storytelling and in the University’s commitment to helping Nevada understand itself — and imagine what comes next.

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Program to help prevent Southern Nevada evictions is expanding

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11 hours ago

January 29, 2026

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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A program that aims to keep Southern Nevada residents in their homes is growing.

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Clark County, and the Las Vegas area Justice Courts say the Eviction Diversion Program (EDP) will expand to new jurisdictions starting Monday, Feb. 2.

The program’s goal is to prevent the eviction of seniors and people with disabilities.

The program began as a pilot in the Las Vegas Justice Court to provide eligible tenants and landlords with resources.

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Because of its success, Nevada lawmakers earlier this year approved additional funding to expand EDP to Henderson and North Las Vegas.

The partnership will evaluate those facing eviction for long-term solutions. Eligible tenants and landlords can receive rental assistance while working with Clark County Social Services, and a lawyer from the Legal Aid Center will represent the tenants.

This program covers seniors 62 and older, and those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits due to a disability. To qualify, applicants must be facing eviction for non-payment of rent and must file a tenant answer within the notice period.

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New eviction forms are available on the Civil Law Self-Help Center website.

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Wednesday’s high school scores, top performances

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23 hours ago

January 29, 2026

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Top performances

Girls basketball

– Sakaara Ashton, Las Vegas: The freshman nailed three 3-pointers while racking up 22 points, five rebounds and four assists in the Wildcats’ 75-54 win over Tech.

– Jaslyn Jefferson, Shadow Ridge: The senior compiled 40 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in the Mustangs’ 86-5 victory over Desert Pines.

– Jasmine Ponce, Cimarron-Memorial: The junior collected 20 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks to lead the Spartans past Doral Academy 60-30.

– Jordynn Riggins, Losee: The freshman scored 22 points to help the Lions cruise to a 75-3 win over Rancho.

– Delyla Ross, Sunrise Mountain: The senior had 23 points as the Miners rolled to a 56-14 victory over Chaparral.

— Morgan White, Del Sol: The senior posted 17 points to lead the Dragons past Green Valley 67-32.

– Caylyn Young, Faith Lutheran: The sophomore scored 17 points as the Crusaders defeated Legacy 62-32.

Flag football

– Carly Martell, Sky Pointe: The sophomore carried 15 times for 117 yards to help the Eagles down Cheyenne 21-0.

– Andrea Mitchell, Centennial: The junior had 10 solo tackles to lead the defense in the Bulldogs’ 6-0 victory over Canyon Springs.

– Patricia Monacelli, Cadence: The junior caught four passes for 66 yards and a touchdown, and nabbed two interceptions on defense to help lift the Cougars over Boulder City 6-0.

– Danielle Morales, Arbor View: The junior had 69 rushing yards for a touchdown and 38 receiving yards for another score in the Aggies’ 38-13 win over Coronado.

– Charlice Weingarten, Bishop Gorman: The sophomore logged three sacks and two more tackles to help the Gaels beat Foothill 38-18.

Scores

Boys basketball

Beaver Dam 47, Adelson School 32

Boulder City 63, Coral Academy 19

Girls basketball

Basic 47, Sloan Canyon 10

Beaver Dam d. Adelson, forfeit

Bishop Gorman 73, Coronado 29

Cimarron-Memorial 60, Doral Academy 30

Clark 55, Spring Valley 37

Coral Academy 47, Boulder City 45

Del Sol 67, Green Valley 32

Democracy Prep 62, Liberty 29

Faith Lutheran 62, Legacy 32

Las Vegas 75, Tech 54

Losee 75, Rancho 3

Mater East 62, Eldorado 13

Moapa Valley 54, Amplus Academy 6

Pahrump Valley 50, Cristo Rey 17

Palo Verde 44, Canyon Springs 43

Shadow Ridge 86, Desert Pines 5

Sierra Vista 60, Desert Oasis 48

Sunrise Mountain 56, Chaparral 14

Virgin Valley d. The Meadows, forfeit

Western 57, Durango 37

Flag football

Arbor 38, Coronado 13

Bishop Gorman 38, Foothill 18

Bonanza 18, Amplus 14

Cadence 6, Boulder City 0

Centennial 6, Canyon Springs 0

Clark 26, Western 6

Desert Oasis 48, Basic 6

Eldorado 30, Desert Pines 19

Legacy 33, Doral Academy 6

Mojave 8, Cimarron-Memorial 0

Sierra Vista 18, Durango 0

Sky Pointe 21, Cheyenne 0

Spring Valley 34, Democracy Prep 0

Virgin Valley 27, Las Vegas 26

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Nevada’s unemployment rate remains steady at 5.2% in December

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January 28, 2026

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Nevada’s unemployment rate remains steady at 5.2% in December

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nevada’s unemployment rate for December remains unchanged at 5.2%, according to the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

The figures show no improvement from the previous month.

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In a breakdown of the state’s cities, Las Vegas also reported a 5.2% unemployment rate, while Reno and Carson City both recorded a rate of 4%.

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