News: Division of Research

medical worker in full protective suit making "LV" sign with hands
Business and Community |

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.

Professor Ashkan Salamat in his lab at U.N.L.V.
Research |

A yearlong collection of UNLV faculty making the news for their discoveries and contributions to the community.

medical professional conducting a curbside COVID-19 test to person in blue vehicle
Research |

Biostatistician Richard Tillett from the Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine was part of a statewide team to identify a Nevada man infected twice by COVID-19 – the first documented occurrence in North America.

Lied Library with palm trees in the foreground
Research |

UNLV, UNR team up to help tech entrepreneurs earn federal funds for early-stage business development.

Marilyn Monroe's crypt at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles
Research |

The thrill of celebrity encounters doesn't end with their deaths, according to UNLV tourism researcher Marta Soligo.

Staff demonstrate safety procedures
People |

One of her hobbies has taught the lab safety manager that sometimes the victor is the one who just keeps moving forward.

A photo of the area surrounding UNLV with the Las Vegas Strip in the background
Research |

UNLV researchers share lessons learned from Casino Cosmopol CEO Per Jaldung.

UNLV International Gaming Institute Logo
Business and Community |

“The Big Questions: Online Gambling and Sports Wagering” will help identify a responsible path forward for policymakers and regulators nationwide.

A woman stands at a podium, speaking to an unseen audience. An image is displayed on a screen to her right.
People |

The university's export control officer's path to higher education started in the military.

Esports arena at Luxor
Business and Community |

With live sports temporarily on hold, more Americans than ever have turned to esports to fill the void. UNLV expert Robert Rippee on the phenomenon and what’s next.

canals of Las Vegas' Venetian Resort
Research |

UNLV researcher Marta Soligo on the impact of the coronavirus on tourism and why it matters.

Students work computers at Black Fire Innovation
Campus News |

A collection of news stories capturing the excitement and accomplishments of UNLV at the start of a new decade.