Black Mountain Institute Fall 2013 Readings and Panels Series

Writers and speakers engage audiences in lively social and political debate at BMI's series of free public events.

New Faces: Jessica Jaynes

Statistics professor looks for the connections between medicine and the innovative design of experiments.

Film Festival Explores Economic Justice Issues

Award-winning documentaries shed light on the weighty issues in economic justice and our legal system. Watch the films and join the conversation.

Unraveling Unfair Work Practices

Law professor Addie Rolnick reviews Made in L.A., the story of an early anti-sweatshop campaign targeting the retailer Forever 21. The film is part of the Public Interest Law Film Festival, Sept. 19-20.

All-American Workplaces

Film explores businesses based on the democratic model — cooperatives. Law professor Ruben Garcia leads post-screening discussion during law school's film festival, Sept. 19-20.

Tax Issues Can Be Fascinating

Law professor Francine Lipman reviews We're Not Broke, a film about the way sophisticated taxpayers are shifting their share of the burden to others. The film is part of the Boyd Public Interest Law Film Festival, Sept. 19-20.

UNLV President to Deliver State of the University Address Sept. 12

President Neal Smatresk to outline vision for the year ahead, including UNLV’s progression into a top tier university. Address will replay on Clark County Television Sept. 18-22.

PAC presents the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble Sept. 26

The extraordinary folk music that inspired Liszt, Bartok, and Kodaly is performed by both the Folk Orchestra and the world-famous Gypsy Orchestra.

Show Me The Data

Nevada ranks at the bottom in attracting the funding it needs for healthcare programs. Marya Shegog of The Lincy Institute says gathering data is critical to helping our community promote healthy living while building a robust economy.

U.S. News Ranks UNLV Among Nation's Most Diverse College Campuses

UNLV earns diversity designation for third consecutive year; ranks in top 10 for diversity among undergrads.

Tenacity During Tough Times

Administrative assistant Pirro Dollani recently was named President’s Classified Employee of the Year. Read about what he contributed to UNLV even while facing the challenge of a lifetime.

New Faces: Du Feng

Professor Du Feng comes from a long line of teachers, but as a child, swore she would never follow in her parents and grandparents footsteps. Now, teaching and research are her passions.