Tony Allen

Executive Director of Strategic Communications

Articles by Tony Allen

Photo of boat on Lake Mead
Research | November 1, 2009

While drought conditions in the West continue to produce record drops in water levels at Lake Mead, a rising tide of research at UNLV seeks to address some of the region’s most pressing water issues.

Portrait of Sally Miller
Research | November 1, 2009

Increasing the number of graduates is still a priority, but UNLV’s School of Nursing also seeks to build its research and enhance understanding of the endeavor.

David Wong holding quagga mussels
Research | October 29, 2009

Tiny quagga mussels are clogging water pipelines, attaching to boats and lake structures, and causing big problems at Lake Mead.

Women doing yoga
Research | July 22, 2009

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

portrait of Brendan O'Toole
Research | November 1, 2008

Engineering professor Brendan O’Toole and his team are driven to find ways to protect soldiers through the innovative use of research and technology.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Research | November 1, 2008

Designed to encourage faculty collaboration and acquisition of external grant funding, the President’s Research Award has also sparked intriguing research projects on subjects ranging from nanotechnology to volcanoes.

UNLV saxophone player
Research | November 1, 2006

UNLV has dominated the Regents’ Creative Activities Awards, drawing attention to the varied artistic talents found in several disciplines on campus.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Research | November 1, 2006

UNLV professor Bo Bernhard is counting on research to help in the prevention and treatment of problem gambling in Southern Nevada and beyond

Clemens Heske
Research | November 1, 2006

Hydrogen may be the fuel of the future, but myriad research challenges must be addressed before its potential is realized. UNLV science and engineering faculty are leading the effort to harness the power of nature’s most abundant element