As Seen on Oprah

Psychology professor Marta Meana appears on The Oprah Winfrey Show and discusses what ignites desire in women.

Law School Climbs National Rankings

Two of the William S. Boyd School of Law's specialty programs are among the best in the nation.

Erin Breen, A Driving Force

Erin Breen is busy saving lives. Her work with UNLV’s Transportation Research Center focuses on traffic safety issues – particularly related to teenagers. The personal tragedies she works tirelessly to prevent were brought home to her last summer in a way she never imagined.

State of Terror

History professor Thomas Wright explores government repression in Latin America in his award-winning book.

Rise of the Verminator

A zest for pest control has landed UNLV alumnus Mike Masterson his own show called “Verminators” on the Discovery Channel. The show chronicles Mike and his elite team of exterminators from infestation to infestation.

Going to Court With Confidence

The Kids’ Court School at the Boyd School of Law helps reduce a child’s angst and fear of the court system by teaching them about the judicial process. More than 300 children have already participated.

UNLV Helps Neighborhood Reduce Energy Bills

One Las Vegas neighborhood is cutting summertime energy bills in half thanks to a collaborative partnership between the UNLV Center for Energy Research, Pulte Homes, and NV Energy.

Too Hot to Trot

Researchers find that artificial turf temperatures may be too hot for summer fun.

Stretching: The Truth

Contrary to what you may think, stretching before you play or work out could actually reduce your athletic performance. Find out why.

Keeping Kids on Track

UNLV's program tracks the health of Nevada kindergartners to help school district officials provide the resources needed to ensure kids are healthy.

Rounding Up Rattlers

A life sciences doctoral student is exploring the habitat choices of speckled rattlesnakes in the Mojave Desert. This research will help hikers avoid them during hiking season and improve conservation efforts for the desert serpents.

Shakin’ It Up

UNLV geoscientists are shaking things up with a new 3-D model showing how the Las Vegas Valley will respond to earthquakes. The model will help officials and planners design safer buildings and improve disaster relief plans.