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Campus News |

Through hands-on exercises and access to premier lab space, students gain experience sought by the nation’s top research facilities.

Class of 2024 business and hospitality graduate Madelyn Schmit
People |

Core memories unlocked: Through UNLV traditions, Madelyn Schmit found her career in planning memorable events.

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People |

The longtime psychologist opens up about groundbreaking research on inner experience and why the award was a surprise.

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Campus News |

Students from 44 states and 50 countries to cross Thomas & Mack Center stage over the course of three undergrad and graduate ceremonies held on May 10 and 11.

UNLV Experts In The News

Las Vegas Sun

Three UNLV professors are working on an iron-production method that doesn’t generate carbon emissions, part of an effort to clean up one of the world’s dirtiest industries.

Las Vegas Sun

Three UNLV professors are working on an iron-production method that doesn’t generate carbon emissions, part of an effort to clean up one of the world’s dirtiest industries.

Las Vegas Weekly

Tina Quigley, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, had her reservations about LOCATE Las Vegas. The initiative, which entrusted the developmental authority with courting 17 global company leaders in hopes of attracting them to Southern Nevada, already felt like an expensive, time-intensive task. Add on the pressure of doing it during Super Bowl LVIII weekend and they certainly had their work cut out for them.

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Campus News |

University Libraries adds first-person accounts to the historical record of the Dec. 6 campus shooting. 

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People |

The pre-professional senior advisor helps students 'shop' for the experiences they need to become the person they want to be.

Rebels Make It Happen branded statement on signage with the U-N-L-V brand at its base, on campus.
Campus News |

Learn more about FAFSA and other financial aid resources, admissions, registering for classes, military and veteran benefits, and more!

Angie Shenouda in a cactus garden
People |

Changing majors propelled Liberal Arts student Angie Shenouda into unexpected opportunities.

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Campus News |

The annual event is part of efforts to build a data-informed culture among faculty, staff, and administrators.

Recent Accomplishments

During the spring 2024 semester, Yan Zhou (Physics and Astronomy) was invited to present his research on quantum sensors and information at: Center of Fundamental Physics colloquium, Northwestern University, February 2024. ECT (European Center for Theoretical studies in nuclear physics and related areas) workshop, Trento, Italy, March …
Amy Reed-Sandoval (Philosophy) and undergraduate philosophy majors and minors Gloria Lara, Jenifer Lissett, and Skylar Jones-Speaber, published "Philosophy for Children as Trauma-Informed Pedagogy: Lessons from the Las Vegas Philosophy for Children Initiative" in The Routledge Handbook to Public Humanities Scholarship.
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently had a conversation with host Adel Aali of the History Behind News podcast about the history of gambling. The program, which is committed to making in-depth history researched and written by scholars enjoyable and accessible to everyone, is available on multiple platforms. The hour-long discussion touched on many…
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