The Question: How Can UNLV Navigate Change?
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Campus News |
To answer that, we turned to three alumni who’ve handled their fair share of turmoil. Here they share lessons learned from their respective industries.
UNLV Jazz Hosts Annual Spring Festival April 28-30
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Arts and Culture |
UNLV Jazz has won 52 'Downbeat' Awards — considered one of the highest achievements in jazz education — since 2010.
UNLV Libraries/College of Urban Affairs to Host ‘We Need to Talk’ Immigration Discussion April 29
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Business and Community |
Series brings campus and community members together to learn about current events and issues.
UNLV Honors Las Vegas Legend and Foundation Trustee Emeritus Elaine Wynn
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UNLV History |
The business leader and pioneer for the UNLV Foundation passed away April 14.
Former Resident Returns to Train New Residents
Caitlin Chen, DO, is an assistant professor and associate residency program director in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.
People |
After completing an out-of-state fellowship, Dr. Caitlin Chen returned to Las Vegas to inspire and educate the next generation of physicians at the school of medicine.
Lead with Purpose: UNLV’s Reimagined Leadership Pathways Program
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Campus News |
Participants gain valuable mentorship and and a glimpse into administration through revamped leadership-building program.
My Professional Origin Story: Monika Neda
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People |
The professor of mathematical sciences and associate dean for research in the College of Sciences reflects on her journey. 
First Graduates of Midwifery Program Ready to Address Maternal Health Needs
Rachel Matthews, one of the first graduates of UNLV Nursing's Midwifery Program, simulates a birth during a skills lab with Kate Woeber, Ph.D., CNM, MPH, FACNM, the program director
Campus News |
UNLV fills gaps in healthcare by growing Nevada's midwifery workforce with certified nurse midwives.
The Back Story: The Rose Garden
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UNLV History |
The garden is among the many contributions to UNLV from Elaine Wynn. The business leader and philanthropist passed away April 14, 2025.
The Interview: Kara Marinch
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People |
This UNLV grad and Boyd Law School student is helping to revamp UNLV’s international experiences.
Magmatic Rocks with an Extraterrestrial Twist
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People |
UNLV geoscientist Arya Udry shares what motivates her in studying space, her work on the Mars Perseverance mission, and the world of knowledge a meteorite can bring.
UNLV Alumna Wins Presidential Honor for Advancing Radiation Detection Technologies
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People |
Three-time engineering graduate Amber Guckes blends creative thinking with technical expertise to safeguard the nation’s nuclear stockpile.