News: Office of the President

man talking at podium
Campus News |

Before sharing his full story, the economics professor focuses first on his gratitude to the officers who saved him and the UNLV family that supported his recovery.

Students pass by Lied Library as they walk campus on the first day of Fall 2024 semester classes
Campus News |

A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.

Portrait of Malcolm Gladwell
Arts and Culture |

Regarded as one of the world’s top thinkers, Gladwell will discuss his latest book 'Revenge of the Tipping Point - Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering.'
 

desert land with cityscape in distance
Business and Community |

Here's the history behind the 2,000+ acres slated to substantially expand UNLV's footprint in the valley.

four people working at computer
Campus News |

Alumnus' technology helps current UNLV students turn their 'wild thoughts' into concepts for a future UNLV campus. 

Members of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2028 during orientation week.
Campus News |

Members of the class of 2028 were treated to a week full of activities where they were introduced to the medical school and their fellow classmates.

Students wearing virtual reality headsets and holding video game controllers inside a Dreamscape Learn facility
Campus News |

UNLV partners with Dreamscape Learn to infuse virtual reality into curriculum; immersive learning facility expected to debut at university’s Lied Library in 2025.

group of people stand in front of the Sphere
Arts and Culture |

Students receive scholarships while their artwork is run in rotation throughout the summer on the world's largest LED screen.

Josh Hawkins, UNLV
Campus News |

News highlights featuring UNLV students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.

college and k-12 student wearing scrubs while working on experiment
Campus News |

Students compete through hands-on STEM projects while learning about the possibilities of a UNLV education.

image of UNLV nursing patch on student's sleeve and inset picture of administrator
People |

Ladores, a leading pediatric nurse practitioner and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, begins her new role at UNLV on Sept. 1.

older man speaking in front of audience
People |

Despite a guidance counselor's naysaying, the former UNLV president has racked up a lifetime of achievements too long to list.