Alumna’s Gift Gives Her Dental Patient a Reason to Smile
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People |
Dr. Eileen Huynh helped a patient receive expensive dental treatments — and a path for a needed kidney transplant.
2024 UNLV Community Engagement Awards
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People |
The award administered by UNLV's Office of Government and Community Engagement recognize individuals who are advancing UNLV's Top Tier goals to serve our region.
10 Fun Facts About the University Libraries
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UNLV History |
Ready, set, library! Hit the books as UNLV celebrates National Library Week 2024. 
The Interview: Kaitlyn Amaral
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People |
The new communications director for women's basketball and softball comes full circle after after working with the NFL's LA Rams.
UNLV Again Ranked Among Nation’s Top 10 Schools for Military Veterans
MVSC
Campus News |
Yearly ‘Military Friendly Schools’ ranking evaluates over 1,800 schools nationally on efforts to create sustainable paths for student veteran success.
Task-Oriented Approach in Occupational Therapy is Critical to Recovery After a Stroke
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Research |
Professor Chih-Huang "Jeffrey" Yu says the new and unique method can make rehab a more effective experience for patients.
In the Battle for Public Understanding, Storytelling is a Scientist's Best Tool
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Campus News |
Communication studies researcher Emma Bloomfield explains why storytelling needs to be used to better explain science.
Surveillance of Local Flood Control Systems Offers Insight into Spread of Infectious Disease
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Research |
UNLV study uses wastewater surveillance model to detect, manage emerging viruses and offer clues on public health challenges of vulnerable populations.
New UNLV Paid Internship Program Connects Students with Local Startups
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Business and Community |
With funding from governor's office, StepUp & StartUp program has matched 50 UNLV students with local tech companies. 
UNLV Health is Academic Health
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Business and Community |
Dedicated to helping underserved communities in Nevada, UNLV Health is leading transformative health care while educating and training Nevada’s future health care practitioners.
Double Trouble: The Risks of Mixing Alcohol and Sports Wagering
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Research |
UNLV study finds binge drinking is disproportionately more common among sports bettors than non-gamblers or those who don't wager on sports.
The Course: The Corporate Scandal
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Campus News |
UNLV Urban Affairs class prepares students to navigate emergency situations from a crisis communication perspective.