Psychology professor Russell T. Hurlburt received the Distinguished Nevadan Award for his innovative investigation techniques in higher education and scientific research. The Distinguished Nevadan award, the most prestigious award conferred by the Board of Regents, is given to individuals who have made significant achievements that have contributed to the cultural, economic, scientific, or social advancement of Nevada.

Following the announcement that 34 medical school graduates will stay in Nevada for their residencies, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine associate professor Sara Hunt has launched a new workforce development initiative to increase the number of behavioral health providers in the state. The Behavioral Health Education, Retention, and Expansion Network of Nevada (BeHERE NV) aims to grow a diverse mental health workforce to better serve Nevada’s diverse population.

University Libraries is adding first-person accounts to the historical record of the Dec. 6, 2023 campus shooting to create a comprehensive archive that documents all aspects of the tragedy and its aftermath. Interviews collected as part of the UNLV Remembers archival project will be housed in Special Collections & Archives. To inquire about donating physical materials to the collection, contact Sarah Quigley or Aaron Mayes, visual materials curator.

UNLV has seen record enrollment — contrary to state and national higher education trends — thanks to a restructured financial aid office and implementation of UNLV Rebel EDGE, a program that combines federal, state, and institutional aid to offer low-income full-time students free tuition and fees for up to 15 credits. Spring enrollment for degree-seeking undergraduates at UNLV was up 3%, compared to last year. Enrollment for degree-seeking graduates was even higher, with a recorded a 9% increase in student enrollment.

The Student Wellness and Recreation Center debuted a new climbing wall for students, staff, and faculty to flex their skills. At 43 feet tall, it stands as the tallest indoor climbing wall in Las Vegas with six total anchor lines and two auto-belays. The entire wall has permanent quick draws for lead climbing, and the problems and routes are reset bi-weekly so that the UNLV community can always experience a fresh climb.

The UNLV Research Foundation unanimously approved an agreement to oversee development of the Nevada Studios Campus, a 34-acre media production and multi-use facility complex at the university’s Harry Reid Research & Technology Park. The complex will feature a media lab and motion picture studio buildings for film and television, and will support vocational training, internships, and research and workforce development opportunities for both K-12 and higher education partners throughout Nevada.

Six students in the UNLV Jazz & Commercial Music program were winners of the DownBeat Student Music Awards, considered among the most notable international awards in jazz education. This year's awards contribute to the Jazz & Commercial Music program's impressive track record, which boasts 50 DownBeat Student Music Awards since 2010.

Nearly 100 car enthusiasts rallied to join the university's inagural car show, sponsored by President Keith E. Whitfield and UNLV Alumni Association. The Rebel Ride, Whitfield's own ’69 Chevy Blazer, also made an appearance. The car show was an opportunity for community members to visit UNLV and for alumni to reconnect with the campus.