Board at its Aug. 28 meeting agreed to request an extension of the timeline for its work on a proposed UNLV stadium. The extension, if granted, would enable the CIAB to continue its work through the 2017 Nevada Legislative Session.

Atkinson will develop vision and oversee planning for UNLV School of Medicine after successfully leading University of Kansas School of Medicine from 2002-2012.

Snyder, the current executive dean for strategic development, will serve as acting president until the national search for the university's next top leader is complete.

Meana, a professor of psychology at UNLV since 1997, has served as interim dean of the college since 2012.

University one of only 30 nationwide to earn ‘seal of approval’ from Jed Foundation, a national non-profit that advocates suicide prevention among college students.

UNLV leads regional 13-university partnership, with University of Nevada School of Medicine, to put clinical health research into practice.

Six simple travel tips to help you avoid the crowds during the busy start to fall semester.