Business and Community |
Replacing the ‘Sin’ with ‘Sports’: Reinventing Las Vegas
UNLV history professor Michael Green on the continued evolution of pro sports in Las Vegas and its road to the Super Bowl.![Rebecca Scherr, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-01/Medicine-RebeccaScherr-D73962-229-NewsCenter.jpg?itok=ly0Z0zvD)
Business and Community |
Medical Professor Serves as Public Health Advocate for Children's Well-Being
Dr. Rebecca Scherr creates better environments through healthier school lunches, smoke- and vape-free parks, and areas around the city that offer physical activities.![collage of six people](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-01/HOF-for-NC_0.jpg?itok=NFqPOMzU)
Arts and Culture |
CFA Celebrates 20th Annual Hall of Fame April 2
The event, which will be held at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, honors those who have made a significant impact in the areas of visual arts, performing arts, or architecture.![detail of colorful acrylic on canvas abstract painting](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-01/Time%20Machine_Detail.jpg?itok=Eh4EPvUj)
Arts and Culture |
MFA Art Program Announces Spring Schedule of Thesis and Midway Exhibitions
Solo exhibitions will feature six artists from the art department's studio-based and research-focused program.
People |
The Interview: Stephanie Samson
This administrative assistant left a career in medical education to learn something new, and then found the School of Life Sciences.![two blurred figures in Indigenous tribal dress on campus setting](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-03/D75372_034_Tribal_Nations_Healing_Ceremony_2000x1334.jpg?itok=9XK-sDYi)
Campus News |
Video Recap: Tribal Nations Healing Ceremony
Spring semester begins with Native American ceremonies to bring campus community together.![Portrait of Guy Fieri](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-01/D73080_030%20%283%29%20%281%29.jpg?itok=McCPGeG5)
Business and Community |
Guy Fieri Foundation Scholarship a Boost for UNLV Hospitality Students
Harrah College of Hospitality alumnus Guy Fieri supports alma mater through new scholarship tailored for students with a passion for food and beverage industry.![pairs of denim shorts hanging on a clothes line](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-01/shorts_cal_0.jpg?itok=21aBIIJe)
Arts and Culture |
Nevada Conservatory Theatre Hosts 'A Festival of Short Plays' Feb. 9-25
A short play is nimble. A short play is surprising. They are poignant, fun, and irreverent. Directed by local Las Vegas artists.![close up of an agenda that reads: Brookings Mountain West](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-01/Brookings%20Mountain%20West.jpeg?itok=IUky-h10)
Arts and Culture |
UNLV Hosts 2024 Brookings Mountain West Visiting Scholars
Scholars bring their expertise in American politics, workforce development, financial regulation, federal assistance programs, college access, and community-based planning.![black and white photo taken outside of a group of men in an orchestra](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-01/messiaen_cal_1_1000x667.jpg?itok=_SbsEqkd)
Arts and Culture |
Chamber Music Society Presents Olivier Messiaen's 'For the End of Time' Feb. 8
Captured by German troops and sent to Stalag VIII-A, Messiaen composed the work in the prisoner of war camp — where it was also first performed.![Dr. Larry Alexander](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-01/Medicine-LarryAlexander-IMG_8987-NewsCenter.jpg?itok=CaLj03Ei)
People |
Medical Professor Never Expected a Role Where He Inspires Next Generation of Physicians
As assistant dean for biomedical science education, Larry D. Alexander will continue to expand the school of medicine's curriculums to better benefit both students and patients.![A group of students arrange another to practice getting a proper X-ray.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-01/D75260_001-Radiography-Lab.jpg?itok=xafH5kQ_)
Campus News |