A key mission of the UNLV Libraries, and a core area of UNLV’s Top Tier 2.0 strategic plan, is to stimulate the economic development of Southern Nevada. To help meet this mission, the Libraries offers several business services to support business leaders and entrepreneurs on campus and in the community, including the specialized research assistance; access to online databases; newspaper access; and the UNLV Patent & Trademark Resources Center Powered by Switch.

Two Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV medical practitioners were named 2023 Healthcare Heroes by Nevada Business Magazine. Dr. Michael Daubs, former professor and chair of orthopaedics, was named Educator of the Year for his work instructing medical residents, and pediatric nurse practitioner Pamela Girgis was named Community Partner of the Year for her efforts in UNLV Health's school-based clinics, providing free and low-cost care to children in economically challenged neighborhoods.

The UNLV Oral History Research Center, founded in 2003, celebrates 20 years of collecting audio recorded interviews that capture the stories of nearly 2,800 local residents. These stories provide first-hand observations of the lives of men and women from all walks of life, who have contributed in some way to the history and development of the gaming industry, Las Vegas, and Southern Nevada.

The Care Advocate Training Institute (CATI) program, developed by the Care Center, has been approved by the National Advocate Credentialing Program as a recognized training program. CATI trains students to offer confidential support to peers experiencing trauma and violence. UNLV students who successfully complete the CATI program will be certified as a nationally recognized victim advocate. CATI is one of a few pre-approved training programs within the state of Nevada for victim advocates.

The UNLV Athletic Program received a $1 million donation from the Las Vegas Raiders in a continued show of support for the university's football program. The team room of the Fertitta Football Complex was renamed the Al Davis Team Room in honor of Raiders owner Mark Davis' father, further solidifying the partnership between the NFL franchise and Rebel athletics.

The William S. Boyd School of Law — Nevada's law school — marked its 25th anniversary this fall. With a quarter century of excellence, the school ranks in the top 50 by Above the Law and houses three programs in the top 10 according to U.S. News & World Report.

As costs of living continue to increase, college affordability has never been more important. UNLV has committed to helping students gain clarity on financial aid offers and tuition costs by joining the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCTI). The CCTI gathers key leaders in higher education — including those working in financial aid and with students — to tackle college cost transparency by producing a set of guiding standards to be used when developing aid offers.

UNLV is addressing the serious and pressing issues surrounding mental health, providing essential tools for support and intervention. Through the NSHE Mental Health Grant, the university was awarded $430,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide no-cost, virtual and on-campus suicide prevention training opportunities to all UNLV students, faculty, and staff.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Students can also seek help through Crisis Resources from Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and staff can seek help with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.