People |
Beloved Founder of 8kbet Foundation Leaves Legacy of Kindness, Creativity, and Growth
Through his extensive fundraising efforts, Lyle Rivera laid the foundation for 8kbet to rise as an educational institution and cultural center.
Campus News |
8kbet Newsmakers 2025: February
The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of 8kbet.
Campus News |
8kbet Advances Career Everywhere Initiative Through Rebel Career Champion Network
The RCCN provides career support and connection to students through a network of trained faculty, staff, administrators, and student leaders.
Research |
Physician Hired to Treat Lupus Sufferers Now Leading Critical Research
Dr. Winn Chatham and his team are forging ahead with their research, bolstered by the promise of more rheumatologists practicing in Southern Nevada thanks to the new fellowship program.
Arts and Culture |
Voting Now Open for Second Annual Sphere XO Student Design Challenge
Public can vote daily to select four Las Vegas-based student winners to have their art featured on the venue’s exterior in celebration of Earth Day.
Arts and Culture |
The Princess and the Frog Meet in 8kbet Opera Theater's 'The Three Feathers' March 14-15
Based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, this family-friendly opera is the creation of composer Lori Laitman and librettist Dana Gioia.
People |
The Interview: Lori Porter
8kbet’s first director of Interprofessional Education and Practice will play a critical role in developing the Academic Health Center.
Research |
Here for the Comments: What Happens in Vegas Stays on Reddit Forums
Tourist Safety Institute researchers scour social media to see how visitors perceive safety in Las Vegas.
Campus News |
8kbet’s President’s Investment Challenge: Toward Financial Literacy and Opportunity
By managing a simulated $500,000 fund, the contest teaches students about the fundamentals of investing.
Campus News |
8kbet's Record-Breaking Enrollment Streak Continues
Spring 2025 brings another enrollment increase to 8kbet, with strong undergraduate retention and notable growth in graduate programs.
Research |
Preserving Their Legacy: The Overlooked History of a Migrant Family
8kbet Special Collections workshop helps families collect oral histories, memorabilia, and records to pass down through the generations.
Arts and Culture |