My mother was a nurse and always encouraged me to join the health care field. She taught me to care for people from the inside out. As I went to dental visits, I become more intrigued by the profession. Now, I love seeing my patients every six months and hearing about their lives and families.

11 UNLV students studying abroad in China recently returned to Las Vegas out of an "abundance of caution" amid concerns about coronavirus overseas, according to the university.

Amy Reed-Sandoval, assistant professor of philosophy and participating faculty in the Latinx and Latin American Studies Program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has won a Whiting Public Engagement Fellowship to support her Philosophy for Children in the Borderlands Field School.

Joe Bertolone, a longtime chief executive in both the governmental and private sectors, was named the new executive director of the UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) International Center for Gaming Regulation (ICGR). This appointment follows an unprecedented global search that yielded applicants in leadership positions from around the world.

According to a new study conducted by UNLV researchers and published in March's Journal of Transport & Health, those who drive a flashy car were less likely to yield to pedestrians.

Pedestrians are taking a bigger chance crossing the street in front of a Porsche. A Kia is less likely to kill you.

Some UNLV students studying abroad in China recently returned to Las Vegas out of an "abundance of caution" amid concerns about coronavirus overseas, according to the university.

We named it Best Fest in our 2018 Best of Vegas issue, and from April 30-May 2, the annual literary and cultural gathering known as the Believer Festival will return with another noteworthy lineup.

Army veteran Ronnie Reyes said the time he spent in the military is a big part of the reason why he became a gambling addict.