College once seemed so unobtainable to academic advisor John Starkey. He'll share his inspiring story of rising from poverty with incoming freshmen this week.

Turf wars among different community groups can derail smart growth. Ngai Pindell, an expert in community development law, shares three observations about Southern Nevada's development.

The psychiatric nurse practitioner discusses why she loves teaching students how to work with the mentally ill.

New book helps families work through the challenges that fast-changing technology poses to relationships.

Murdered by a mobster? A surprising suicide? Alumnus says the truth behind Thelma Todd’s death wouldn’t make a dramatic movie ending.

The director of UNLV's public history program explains why the myth that Las Vegas has no history persists.

Christina Vela escaped the fate of many inner-city teen moms with education. Now she's determined to help others overcome their obstacles.

UNLV history professor-turned vice provost Gregory Brown debunks “one-of-a-kind” signed Napoleonic document on History Channel’s “Pawn Stars."