Thomas Padilla (Libraries) recently participated in an invitation-only national forum, Data Mining Research Using In-copyright and Limited-access Text Databases, that took place in Chicago. The project brought together experts and thought leaders to articulate an agenda that provides guidelines for libraries to facilitate research access…

Hilla Sang (Libraries) will present "Geospatial Analysis of Educational Opportunity in Ohio: Does School Choice Really Exist?" with Elizabeth Gilblom of Cleveland State University at the American Educational Research Association in New York City this week. The presentation will examine the relationship among neighborhood context…

Michelle Light (Libraries) has been elected the vice president/president-elect of the Society of American Archivists (SAA). She begins her one-year term this August and will become SAA's 75th president in 2019-20.  SAA is North America's oldest and largest national professional association dedicated to the needs and interests of…

Matthew Murray (Libraries) presented the poster "Space for Listening: Using a Library unConference as an Alternative Method of Communication" at the 2018 Research Data Access & Preservation Summit in Chicago in March. The poster was co-authored with A.L. Carson (Libraries)  

Dr. Karl Kingsley (Dental) and Dana Thimons (Libraries) published a research article in the current issue of Modern Research in Dentistry.

Xan Goodman, John Watts, and Rachelle Weigel, (all Libraries) with Rogelio Arenas and Tony Terrell, published "Applying an Information Literacy Rubric to First-Year Health Sciences Student Research Posters" in the 2018 issue of the Journal of the Medical Library Association.  This article describes the collection and analysis…

Cyndi Shein (Libraries), was selected as the recipient of the 2018 University Libraries Outstanding Faculty Scholarship Award. She was nominated for her excellent scholarship record, which includes two recently published peer-reviewed articles focused on the University Libraries implementation of ArchivesSpace. Since 2014, her publications…

Xan Goodman (Libraries) recently was named the recipient of the 2018 University Libraries Outstanding Faculty Service Award. Goodman was nominated for her significant and impactful service record at the local, regional, and national levels. Elected in 2016, Goodman serves as president of the Northern California and Nevada Medical…

Samantha Godbey (Libraries) is this year's recipient of the McPhee Librarian of the Year Award. She was nominated for her contributions as a liaison to the College of Education and her significant contributions to scholarship. The education librarian and assistant professor has collaborated with a College of Education faculty member to co-found…

Sue Wainscott (Libraries) recently was elected president of the Advisory Board of the Southern Nevada Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with federal agencies to connect people with their public lands. Originally known as the Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association (founded in 1988), the conservancy has staff and…

Innovation (Research & Economic Development), the university's research magazine, recently received a Bronze Award of Excellence from District VII of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). CASE Awards of Excellence showcase best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, public/government relations, advancement…

Claytee White (Libraries) recently was elected chair of the Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission. The 13-member commission oversees preservation activities in the city for buildings, structures, and places of historical and architectural significance. It reviews historic designation applications to the National Register of Historic Places…