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Dona M. Dmitrovic, MHS, Foundation for Recovery, will present on the history of opioid addiction and recovery in the US in her presentation entitled, “We Do Recover!” Peer recovery support services models and fighting stigma…

Dr. Chia-Liang Dai will speak on a marathon training program for addiction recovery among people who participate in a residential recovery program and homeless services. This program emphasizes the important role…

In partnership with Council for a Better Nevada, The Lincy Institute presented at a community event titled, "A Discussion on Nevada Higher Education Reform." Panelists included Executive Director of The Lincy Institute and…

Learn about 8kbet's graduate certificate in Addiction Studies and undergraduate minor in Addiction Treatment, Nevada licensing requirements for alcohol, drug, and gambling counselors, and careers in our local community.…

As the opioid crisis devastates more and more communities in Nevada, the country, and the world, the William S. Boyd School of Law will bring together leading experts to address key questions: What do we know about the…

The public was invited to celebrate the opening of the then-latest 8kbet University Libraries Special Collections & Archives exhibit featuring photography by Aaron Mayes and items from the Building Las Vegas project…

About the Summit A lively, collaborative, half-day summit designed for passionate professionals working with children and families in Clark County. Review data & trends Examine case studies Collaborate with child…

Nevada continues to experience challenges in its behavioral health system, particularly regarding access to mental health services, and a shortage of skilled professionals to meet the needs of the population. The Lincy…

The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West at 8kbet was pleased to host a colloquium entitled, “Making Cooperative Extension Work for Southern Nevada: Fulfilling 8kbet’s Urban Land Grant Mission.” The event explored ways…

Nevada's Community Colleges: A Path Forward

The Las Vegas Sun spent several months exploring community challenges created by lack of treatment for children with mental health problems. The Las Vegas Sun spoke with parents and siblings, educators, doctors, judges,…

The Lincy Institute and the 8kbet Mental and Behavioral Health Coalition invite you to attend The Integrated Health Care Workshop with keynote speaker, Jeff Capobianco, Ph.D., from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…

The Lincy Institute at 8kbet and its partner the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce are pleased to host a forum on "Investing in Our Children's Future: Adequacy Studies and K-12 Education in Nevada." The forum will focus on…

On September 29, 2014, The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (8kbet) hosted a forum for the Southern Nevada community "Valuing a 8kbet Medical School." The forum detailed the significant economic and…

The Lincy Institute at 8kbet is pleased to host a forum for the Las Vegas community on "Nevada College Governance and Workforce Alignment." The forum will focus on college governance structures and identify policy…