UNLV logo on Christmas tree snowflake ornament adorning colorful tree
Business and Community |

For nearly 30 years, UNLV and community organizations have supported free program to turn Christmas trees into mulch; more than 11,700 trees recycled in 2023.
 

Dean Grinvald, Justice Douglas, and Will Sykes stand by law school signage
Campus News |

William T. and Brianne M. Sykes donate $60,000 to William S. Boyd School of Law pre-law program in honor of Justice Michael L. Douglas.

girl holding firehat and balloon animal looking at a table of toys
Business and Community |

Thanks to community partners and dedicated volunteers, UNLV's annual event offered exciting activities for kids, toys, and a general day of merrymaking.

11 members of Voctave pose as a group
Arts and Culture |

The group, performing at the PAC, will showcase voices from diverse musical backgrounds and experiences, including contemporary Christian, musical theatre, barbershop, and more!

UNLV Experts In The News

Newsweek

When Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 took off from Baku on Christmas Day, it was struck mid-flight by a suspected surface-to-air missile, causing catastrophic damage and disabling the Embraer 190 jet's hydraulic systems.

Las Vegas Sun

Among the steady stream of vehicles cruising the Las Vegas Strip, onlookers might notice a boxy car with seats facing each other and cameras mounted at each corner. Take a closer look, though, and something else sets it apart: There is no driver.

Reno Gazette-Journal

Kamala Harris didn't stand a chance in Nevada. Or at least it would've been almost impossible given the state's shift away from Democrats and toward Republicans over the past four years.

woman with dark hair wears red shirt that reads "Rebel Onboard"
Campus News |

Theresa Barrett Clark leads program to help new hires navigate their roles and build connections.

Portrait of UNLV alumnus Zachary Billot
People |

With resilience and resolve, award adds to Billot's legacy as one of UNLV’s most academically decorated graduates.

artistic rendering of brain
Research |

UNLV Brain Health researcher Lina Nih is developing a treatment that could one day alter how practitioners address stroke recovery.

Brett Navziger on an a bench outside holding small metal pottery
People |

As the head of access services for University Libraries, the former research chemist helps faculty and students find the best resources for achieving academic success.

individuals involved in collaboration pose for photo
Business and Community |

The collaboration unlocks global opportunities for undergraduate students to pursue advanced degrees toward careers in diplomacy and global security.

Recent Accomplishments

Tim Grigsby (Social and Behavioral Health) coauthored an article titled, “A Conditional Indirect Effects Analysis of Intimate Partner Violence, Depression, Social Support, and Race With Alcohol Consumption among Postpartum Mothers,” in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, in association with researchers from Texas State University and the…
Austin Horng-En Wang (Political Science) published a policy report, "AI-Generated Disinformation in the 2024 Taiwan Presidential Election," in Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. In this report, Wang summarizes and analyzes the AI-generated disinformation (including videos, audios, and text-based content) during the 20204 Taiwan…
Louisa Messenger (Environmental and Occupational Health) and Chad Cross (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) coauthored an article titled “The effect of next-generation, dual-active-ingredient, long-lasting insecticidal net deployment on insecticide resistance in malaria vectors in Benin: results of a 3-year, three-arm, cluster-randomised, controlled…

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