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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Nursing graduated its first cohort through its direct-entry master of science program. It was created for students who already have a bachelor’s degree and are looking for a career change to nursing and prepares them for licensure in one year. The school’s highly ranked online master’s programs are also filling the need for nurse educators, family nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, and psychiatric mental health.

Nevada persistently ranks at the bottom in the country for overall access to mental health services. 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó faculty are developing initiatives to change this unacceptable situation. The statewide BeHERE NV initiative, for example, will recruit, educate, and retain mental health practitioners across the state, with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó serving as its administrative hub. And 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó PRACTICE Clinic is implementing a strategic plan to unite graduate mental and behavioral training programs for the greatest impact.

With funding from the governor's office, the College of Engineering StepUp & StartUp program has connected 50 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó students with 24 local tech companies for competitively paid internships. Apart from gaining valuable experience, the program offers a distinct advantage: the chance for students to make a significant impact during their internship — a unique benefit from the dynamic setting of a small company or startup.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Sports Innovation partnered with Syracuse University’s David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics to create the Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference (SEICon). A first of its kind conference, SEICon brought global thought leaders, subject matter experts, and industry executives together to explore the latest innovations in sports and entertainment, esports and gaming, sports sociology and diversity, broadcast brands and media, research and development, and more.

Recognizing the critical need in the community for specialized healthcare providers, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine is pioneering the first rheumatology fellowship in Nevada. With some patients waiting six to eight months for an appointment, this fellowship program aims to increase the number of specialists training for rotations in the school’s affiliated hospitals, including the VA Hospital. It’s among the many firsts the school has brought to the community since its inception just 10 years ago.

Founded by School of Architecture student Osarodion ‘Victory’ Igbinobaro during the 2022 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó President's Innovation Challenge, AERO AI has transformed into a growing local tech startup company partnering with 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó, Nevada Partners, Drone Grantology, and other regional businesses. Their flagship platform, SiEGA, delivers immersive 3D visualizations and AI-driven analytics for improved decision-making in construction, architecture, real estate, urban planning, and engineering. 

The Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management, housed in the Lee School of Business, was established to advance faculty and student research, support professional development, and help meet intense workforce demand. The center will collaborate with insurance companies, risk management firms, and regulatory bodies to offer internships, externships, and mentorship programs for students.

Safety and security for Nevada’s visitors will be the focus of the newly launched Tourist and Safety Institute at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Greenspun College of Urban Affairs. Working with faculty across 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó, government authorities, and community stakeholders, the institute will develop community resilience solutions and policies that enhance the safety and well-being of Nevada’s residents, tourists, and the tourism industry.