News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

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Business and Community |

A collection of news stories from 2019 highlighting UNLV's impact in Southern Nevada and beyond.

UNLV professor Matthew Lachniet works in his lab on campus.
People |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made the news in 2019.

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Research |

A collection of stories featuring interesting discoveries driven by UNLV that have made news in 2019.

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People |

From Centennial High to Johns Hopkins and Georgetown, William Gravley discovered that skills learned in sports proved invaluable in academic pursuits, too.

Dr. John Phelps, poses in front of the UNLV School of Medicine sign.
People |

Dr. John Phelps says that no matter how many babies he delivers, he still is excited to be part of such an important family experience.

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People |

Jabre Millon sees his future medical career as a way to assist patients overcome obstacles.

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Research |

New study links daily marijuana use to adverse fetal health outcomes.

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Arts and Culture |

UNLV Couple and Family Therapy professor offers strategies for when requests to pass the salt escalate into debates on passing tax and immigration reform.

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Research |

Expanding research activity results in multiple grants and publications.

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Campus News |

Working with cadavers provides medical students with valuable experience.

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People |

The refugee experiences of his parents and of people he observed while studying overseas helped fuel his desire to become a doctor.

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People |

School of Medicine founding dean Dr. Barbara Atkinson reflects on launching the school, and what comes next.