UNLV Science and Engineering Building at night

UNLV Recognized Among Nation’s Top Research Universities

UNLV, UNR among just 146 nationwide classified by Carnegie as R1, or "Very High Research," the highest status for research institutions; UNLV and UNR first reached R1 in 2018. 

UNLV Science and Engineering Building at sunset in Las Vegas. (UNLV Photo Services)

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