For media inquiries, visit the Office of Media Relations website or call 702-895-3102.
Newsletter Subscription
Want to see how UNLV is covered in national and local media outlets? Subscribe to the Office of Media Relations' "UNLV In The News" newsletter for top headlines. It is emailed to subscribers on weekdays. Submit the form below to subscribe.
![K.N.P.R. News](/sites/default/files/styles/100_width_25_height/public/news_source/logo/knpr.png?itok=2vihM0TC)
The novel coronavirus doesn’t seem to be discriminating against who it affects. But are there groups that are at higher risk of infection than others?
![Brian Labus Headshot Brian Labus Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/60_width/public/experts/highres/D70679_13.jpg?itok=rkSFuSPP)
![El Tiempo](/sites/default/files/styles/100_width_25_height/public/news_source/logo/el_tiempo.png?itok=EnZV_MzC)
UNLV Medicine will begin benchmarking coronavirus testing by appointment Tuesday, the organization said in a statement Monday night.
![Las Vegas Weekly](/sites/default/files/styles/100_width_25_height/public/news_source/logo/las-vegas-weekly.png?itok=ZDXAKfAu)
The Barrick Museum at UNLV is asking people to create a new drawing every day in response the COVID-19 pandemic.
![K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now](/sites/default/files/styles/100_width_25_height/public/news_source/logo/klas-tv.png?itok=ga_UNogP)
UNLV Medicine, the clinical arm of UNLV School of Medicine, will start conducting curbside testing on people to detect coronavirus on Tuesday.
On March 17, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak closed all businesses not essential to public life in Las Vegas for a minimum of one month.
![Headshot of Aaron Mayes](/sites/default/files/styles/60_width/public/experts/highres/AaronMays.jpg?itok=CDOif0aT)
![Reno Gazette-Journal](/sites/default/files/styles/100_width_25_height/public/news_source/logo/reno-gazette-journal.png?itok=czOqLkpQ)
UNLV Medicine is now conducting free curbside COVID-19 testing for members of the public who meet U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for testing.
We know that change can be hard, and a lot of educators are facing the sudden challenge of transitioning face-to-face classes into an online format in the middle of the semester. Our goal is to provide resources to help during this challenging time, so we’ve called in the experts.
Somewhere on the way to turning 15, my oldest son stopped being my shadow. Instead of clinging to my legs to go with me to the store, he now barely waves goodbye as I set off without him. On a typical school day, there’s barely time to get in a “How was your day?” He’s in the door, into the kitchen to grab a snack, and off to the dungeon—I mean bedroom.
![Christopher Kearney's Portrait Christopher Kearney's Portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/60_width/public/experts/highres/dl_D69943_20.jpg?itok=90_Wpixv)
Trump's statements contradict those of public health experts, who have been stressing on social distancing as one of the effective measures to contain the pandemic. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has encouraged staying at home and social distancing -- which include postponing or canceling mass gatherings like sporting events, concerts, or religious gatherings -- to limit the spread of the disease.
![Brian Labus Headshot Brian Labus Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/60_width/public/experts/highres/D70679_13.jpg?itok=rkSFuSPP)
You Might Also Like
UNLV Newsmakers 2024: May & June
News highlights featuring UNLV students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.UNLV Newsmakers 2024: April
News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.![Spring Flowers (Becca Schwartz)](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-03/D75415_001_Spring%20Flowers%20%281%29.jpg?itok=jAeZ9tPL)