Happiness In Numbers: Keith Schwer

An interview with economics professor Keith Schwer, who died Dec. 3 at age 66. National media outlets and local business leaders often called Schwer first for insight on the community's robust growth and dramatic downturn over the last two decades. One of his greater accomplishments, however, was helping to give voice to Nevada's children.

Desert Discovery

When alumnus Jim Holland finished his thesis, "climate change" was far from being coined. Thirty years later, the work has been dusted off to help researchers predict the evolution of Southern Nevada's desert ecosystem.

The Business of Sports

Just a few days after accepting the athletic director position, Jim Livengood checked a huge item off his to-do list. Livengood selected Bobby Hauck as our 10th head football coach. UNLV Magazine sat down with both to discuss their first impressions.

UNLV Boyd School of Law Part-Time Program Ranked Among Top 25 in the U.S.

Clinical Training, Dispute Resolution and Legal Writing Programs Receive High Marks in Annual Survey of Best Graduate Schools and Specialty Programs

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre at UNLV Opens "A Midsummer Night's Dream" April 23 in the Judy Bayley Theatre

Two Rebels Compete for Miss USA Crown

Claire Schreiner and Emily Anne Miller will be among the women competing for the Miss USA crown this year.

Alumni Association Increases Scholarship Awards

The Alumni Association is increasing financial assistance for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Land That Job: Resources for Alumni

UNLV alumnus lands a job after attending a UNLV Career Services support session.

Drawing You In

A remarkable collection of contemporary art finds a home in UNLV's Beam Museum of Fine Art.

Setting the Standard

Kathy Nelson, UNLV professor of tourism and convention management, is among the world’s top event management professionals and is helping develop stronger standards for the industry.

Once A Rebel

Alumnus Jay Jacquemoud shows his Rebel spirit with a tribute car in scarlet and gray.

Small Changes on a Massive Scale

Alumna Cindy Ortega has an unlikely background for someone who just helped open a multibillion dollar resort dedicated to the massaging and feeding of tourists. And at first blush, it seems more unlikely still that her specific job is making such a behemoth environmentally "small."