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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.

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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

World Journal

The most suitable city for Christmas, Los Angeles ranks 17th. Financial website WalletHub predicts that Americans will spend at least $980 billion between November 1 and December 31 this year. WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities in the U.S. based on 28 key indicators including tradition, shopping and cost to select the best cities for Christmas .

Sportico

Las Vegas Raiders fan Ralph Sotelo went viral during the team’s Monday Night Football matchup when TV cameras panned his way while holding a sign that read: Tank for Shedeur. That clear message spread across social media as one of the few memorable moments during the Raiders 10th straight loss.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Even though getting a flu shot doesn’t take long, it’s a task that is easy to put off … and off … and off. There are so many other needs begging for our attention, and if you’re generally in good health, you may think it’s no big deal to skip it. Before you know it, months pass and you still haven’t gotten your flu shot.

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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.

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Business and Community |

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

Recent Accomplishments

Ligia Verduga (Music) is a DMA student in the UNLV flute studio of John McMurtery. She has been invited to Sofia, Bulgaria, for the Moyse International Flute Competition on June 29, 2025, to present a lecture on her research topic "Ecuadorian Influences on the Flute Repertoire." Furthermore, the organizers of the competition have invited her to be…
Discussing the exploration of policy and cannabis at the center of the Cannabis Policy Institute's recent Cannabis Policy Institute Symposium, director Riana Durrett (Cannabis Policy Institute) spoke with the Weed Wonks podcast for a newly released episode. Episode 97 covers the impact of legal cannabis in Nevada, cannabis and the gaming industry…
Sarah Quigley (Special Collections & Archives) is co-author of a report, Creating Ethical Temporary Positions in Archives: Best Practices and Case Studies, published by the Council on Library and Information Resources. The report outlines challenges with contingent labor at cultural heritage organizations and offers guidelines…
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