News: William S. Boyd School of Law
Boyd Law’s assistant dean of Business and Finance will ring in her 15th anniversary at UNLV in November.
News highlights featuring UNLV faculty and students who made local and national headlines.
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
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From slavery to segregation to social media, UNLV law professor Frank Rudy Cooper explains the history and evolution of law enforcement and reforms.
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A roundup of news stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.
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Boyd Law School is building on its expertise in tribal law by enhancing the curriculum and expanding community programming.
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From clerking to presiding over a federal district courtroom, the Boyd Law professor has focused her career on access to justice.
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A collection of news stories highlighting expert insights, new collaborations, and academic achievement.
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Following the release of a UNLV film department documentary, the Boyd School of Law helps lead discussions on the future of Windsor Park.
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Boyd Law and the College of Fine Arts at UNLV produce a documentary about Windsor Park homes built over geologic faults and facing long-term subsidence problems.
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A yearlong collection of headlines featuring community resources, training programs, and partnerships to move Southern Nevada forward.
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Groundbreaking discovery was the norm for Rebel researchers in 2022. Here's a selection of our favorite news-making UNLV research highlights from the year.