ScholarGPS has named Dr. Jeffrey L. Cummings (Brain Health) the “World’s #1 Ranked Scholar” in the fields of dementia and drug development. Cummings, a highly respected research professor at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, who previously served as founding director of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las…

Niki Fullmer (Libraries) is the winner of the Libraries' Innovative Solutions and Customer Service Award. She was nominated for her exceptional work to engage library patrons using creative book displays that highlight the Libraries' diverse collections. Fullmer has collaborated with the Flora and Stuart Mason Peer Research Coaches to create…

Dale Melgaard (Film) has received the "Best Script" award for The Phatman at the Kaliburagi International Film Festival.

UNLV's Department of Physical Therapy, housed within the School of Integrated Health Sciences, was ranked 46th in the country as part of the U.S. News & World Report's most recent rankings. The Department of Physical Therapy's 46th ranking, out of 264 programs, puts it among the top 18% of all physical therapy programs in the nation.

Neamat Hassan and John Colombo (all Dental) were recently appointed guest editors for a special issue of the Dentistry Journal titled, “Recreational Drugs, Smoking, and Their Impact on Oral Health.” This issue aims to feature novel research examining both the short- and long-term effects of recreational drug use and smoking on oral health.

Jacob D. Skousen (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) has been elected to serve on the executive board for the National Education Finance Academy (NEFA). NEFA Board Members provide leadership and strategic guidance for the organization in advancing research, policy, and practice in education finance. Skousen was elected and…

Assistant professor Roberto Lovato (English) was awarded the Marion Weber Healing Arts Fellowship, which supports writers working in the healing arts fields. His fellowship will be used to support his time at the Mesa Refuge writer's retreat in November 2025.

Jacob D. Skousen (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) has been awarded the 2025 NEFA Distinguished Research & Practice Fellow Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of education finance. Honorees are selected for their outstanding research and practical impact on…

Jeff Stempel (Law) was part of a panel discussion on "Bad Faith Discovery: Search for Truth or Fishing Expedition?" for the American Bar Association Litigation Section's 2025 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar.