News: Office of the President

Las Vegas strip
Campus News |

Local committee formed to bring candidates to UNLV.

Dr. Jack Lund Schofield
Campus News |

Schofield, a former Nevada legislator, UNLV alumnus and longtime member of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, passed away at age 91.

sign unveiled for Jim Rogers Way
Campus News |

Jim Rogers Way, the gateway to the UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park, celebrates the impact of philanthropist and former NSHE chancellor.

Jerry Tarkanian and team celebrates championship victory in 1990
Athletics |

Leaders from across Nevada and around the basketball world remember legendary UNLV Runnin’ Rebels coach Jerry Tarkanian, who passed away today at 84.

Jerry Tarkanian
Athletics |

The legendary coach brought the Runnin’ Rebels to national prominence and ignited enthusiasm throughout the community. He died Wednesday.

closeup of a person using a calculator with a keyboard and mouse to the side
Campus News |

UNLV removing some of the stumbling blocks for getting students interested in the science and engineering fields. The key: Get 'em while they're young.

Len Jessup
Campus News |

UNLV's new president shares his thoughts on the challenges facing students, leading change in large organizations, and how a baseball coach inspired his career as an academic.

Barbara Atkinson
People |

The new School of Medicine planning dean on changes in health care, access to doctors, and what's needed to improve the health of Southern Nevadans.

Len Jessup
Campus News |

Jessup, dean of the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona, will become UNLV's 10th president effective Jan. 5.

Soledad O'Brien
Arts and Culture |

Distinguished panelists include Benjamin Jealous, Rita Moreno and Richard Boulware II.

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Campus News |

College of Education receives largest-ever gift from the estate of the late philanthropist Kitty Rodman for scholarships and graduate fellowships.

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Research |
New supercomputer adds a jolt to UNLV research programs. Find out more about some of the projects that will be tapping into the system's processing power.