UNLV experts are regularly featured in the local and national media for their research, community engagement, and insight into issues affecting Nevada, the nation, and the world.

These newsmakers reinforce the university's value to the community and region and bring greater visibility and recognition to UNLV.

Below are some recent top stories featuring UNLV.

Entered May 13, 2011

GEAR UP for College: UNLV's GEAR UP program inspires and prepares Las Vegas middle school students to succeed in high school and beyond:
Las Vegas Review-Journal story

Understanding Gambling Addiction: UNLV sociologist Bo Bernhard discusses the genetic foundation of pathological gambling with HLN's Dr. Drew Pinsky:
HLN piece

The Birth of the LV Strip: C-SPAN was in class with UNLV gaming researcher David Schwartz as he discussed the birth of the LV Strip.

UNLV Means Business: UNLV researchers are hard at work on breakthroughs that could lead to new business growth in Nevada:
Las Vegas Review-Journal story

Arts Bridge America: UNLV students bring arts back into Clark County School District Classrooms, and grades improve:
KLAS-TV 8 story
Las Vegas Review-Journal story

Student Project, Nevada Business: UNLV undergrad and grad students sweep Nevada Governor's Cup business plan competition.

Entered April 12, 2011

Japan's nuclear disaster: General Electric taps professor Ken Czerwinski and top-ranked radiochemistry program to consult on Japan nuclear disaster:
KLAS-TV 8

Nevada's unique gold deposits: Geologists Adam Simon and Jean Cline team up with UNR to explain Nevada's unique gold deposits:
Las Vegas Review-Journal story

UNLV and economic recovery: UNLV President Neal Smatresk sits down with Vegas Inc. to discuss pending budget cuts, proposed stadium project, and the university's impact on economic recovery:
Vegas Inc. story

Celebrating 30 years: Campus radio station KUNV celebrates 30 years and Las Vegas City Life marks occasion with cover story:
Las Vegas City Life story

UNLV services: In tough economic times, View News highlights a few of UNLV's free or low-cost services for cash-strapped Southern Nevadans.