In The News: College of Fine Arts
Oboist Stephen Caplan has taught at UNLV for 38 years, on top of performing around the world and with the Las Vegas Philharmonic. During that time, he has won accolades, shared stages with international superstars, and, most notably, tailored his teaching to include the physical and mental health of instrumentalists.
A recital will feature the oboe player, one of Nevada’s most celebrated classical musicians, who will be retiring after 38 years as professor of music at UNLV.
“We celebrated our 20th anniversary at the Fontainebleau last year, and it seemed like a good year to step back and focus on this new building,” UNLV College of Fine Arts Dean Nancy Uscher said in a recent chat. “We are looking forward to planning months in advance for 2026.” The event might be staged once more away from the UNLV campus. As Uscher said, “We are exploring options.”
Wood engineered for strength and safety offers architects an alternative to carbon-intensive steel and concrete.
The iconic Mariachi Extravaganza, a celebrated music festival based in San Antonio, has expanded its reach to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the first time. The inaugural Mariachi Extravaganza Las Vegas – West Coast Region featured the nation's top school-based mariachi groups and vocalists competing for the title of reigning champions. The event is a collaborative effort between the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Music and MPR, the producers of the Mariachi Extravaganza.
Mariachi is a musical touchstone of Mexico and the American Southwest — and a growing part of U.S. music education. Clark County high schools are embracing it, with more than 8,000 students in its mariachi programs — the most in the country. The College of Southern Nevada's Mariachi Plata band has found national success in competitions.
The Oscars’ Best Picture winner Anora proudly features a “Nevada Film Office” logo in the credits, showcasing the interest and growth in moviemaking across the Las Vegas Valley -- and how exactly movie studios hire a range of local businesses and workers to make productions happen.
Train stations have long been the center of community activity in many cities across the United States (US). Now, after decades of neglect, many areas are reviving them in creative and new ways.
A home elevator may seem like a big-ticket splurge, but it can make a huge difference in the accessibility of your home and allow greater freedom for those with mobility limitations. This is especially important for those who want to remain in their homes as they get older.
Ornate, chandelier-encrusted railway stations may seem like a Gilded Age wonder. But many of these old buildings are earning second chances, as elderly railway stations across the United States continue to be repurposed. Some have even become unique tourist attractions in their own right.
Their Sphere residency was titled “U2 UV — Achtung Baby.” Now we have “U2 — UNLV.” In the wake of its trend-setting production, the superstar rockers have donated $300,000 to UNLV College of Fine Arts.