2013 Academic Recognition Awards Ceremony

UNLV employees recently were honored at the 2013 Academic Achievement Gala for notable research, teaching, and service.

Kids Get Their Day in Court

Award-winning Law School program expanding to better serve children caught up in the judicial system.

The Intersection of Kitschy and Classy

A new UNLV Libraries collection chronicles the glitzy and outlandish personality of Las Vegas through its showgirls-on-ice spectacles.

Alumni Association Announces Jerry Tarkanian Legacy Project

The former Runnin' Rebel coach will be honored with a statue on campus and scholarship program in his name.

UNLV International Gaming Institute, UNR Host Global Gaming Conference May 27-31 in Las Vegas

World experts on gambling behavior, online gaming, and technology to convene at 15th International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking.

Engineering Students Showcase Innovative Work at Senior Design Competition

Student inventions include a high-tech blanket that emits cool temperatures, a shelving system that will help wheelchair-bound people reach top kitchen shelves or a machine that automatically roles silverware into napkins.

Students Win First Place in Regional Student Advertising Competition

UNLV's Rebelation Media advances to compete at American Advertising Federation national conference in June.

UNLV Harrah Hotel College to Launch Gaming Innovation Course

Donation from gaming industry leader Mark Yoseloff will help students take gaming ideas from the classroom to the casino.

Risky Recreation

Why do people choose amateur auto racing over a walk in the park? New research examines link between dangerous activities and our tolerance for risking death.

Food Trucks Roll on to Campus

There’s something for almost everyone at these kitchens on wheels.

My Thoughts: Ambassador Karu Hangawatte

Sri Lanka recently named criminal justice professor Karu Hangawatte its ambassador for France. Find out more about the longtime professor's native country, his past diplomatic work, and what he hopes to bring back to UNLV when he returns to teaching.

UNLV Undergraduates Take Top Spots in Nevada Governor's Cup Contest

Two UNLV undergraduate student groups awarded $35,000 to help develop business plans