A collection of news stories from 2019 highlighting UNLV's impact in Southern Nevada and beyond.

UNLV, community organizations team up for free program to turn Christmas trees into mulch; more than 16,000 trees recycled in 2018.

UNLV’s Flying Rebels have commissioned more than 100 graduates as officers in the United States Air Force; anniversary celebration scheduled for Nov. 19 on campus.

Alumni, students, and community members lead effort to rename Swenson Street as University Center Drive.

More than 200 UNLV students have earned the Engelstad Scholarship since 2009, collectively completing more than 45,000 hours of community service.

School granted provisional accreditation by Liaison Committee on Medical Education, remains on track to earn full accreditation by 2021-22.

University surpasses 31,000 students for first time in 62-year history; UNLV students are also staying in school and graduating at higher rates.

In her second annual address, President Marta Meana stressed the importance of student access and success, and she called on faculty and staff to continue expanding research, creative and scholarly activity that serves the community and world.

Engineering professor Juyeon Jo on what it means, and how it’s helping UNLV researchers and educators stay a step ahead in booming field.