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Students get a behind-the-scenes look at how the movie industry really works.

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The performances feature a diverse range of student ensembles and a special scholarship concert.

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UNLV Music Students Win Multiple Awards at the November 2025 National Association of Teachers of Singing District Competition
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The recent district National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition, held on Saturday, November 15, 2025,  featured participants from Southern Utah, Southern Nevada, and Southern California.  Below are the UNLV winners of this year's competition. Congratulations to all!: College Senior Women: First Place: Madelyn Salazar (UNLV--student of Monica Williams-…
Academy Award Winning Producer to Speak at UNLV Film
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Oscar and Emmy-winning producer, Jeremy Kleiner, will join UNLV Film on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. PST via Zoom. Please join us in FDH 105 or via Zoom to watch and engage in this exciting conversation with one of the most prominent producers in Hollywood. Jeremy Kleiner (born 1976) is an American film producer. Since 2013, he has served as the co-president of Brad Pitt's production…
UNLV Film Students Attend the 2025 American Film Market
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Twenty-eight UNLV Film students (pictured here with Prof. Andi Isaacs) worked at the American Film Market with producers, distributors, and production companies this past week in Los Angeles. While interning at the conference the students also attended industry panels and networked with professionals from around the world.
Fine Arts M. Arch Candidate Places Third in UNLV Graduate College 3-Minute Thesis Competition
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Congratulations to Elmira Ebadi, M. Arch Candidate, who took home third place in the 2025 UNLV Graduate College 3-Minute Thesis competition. Elmira won the preliminary round out of over 100 submissions, finished second in the semi-finals (pictured here), and was the only representative left from the College of Fine Arts when she placed third.  The Rebel Grad Slam invites scholars from…
School of Music Student Awarded First Prize in Prestigious Competition
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UNLV School of music student, Szeyi Fung, has been awarded First Prize in the Nevada Music Teachers National Association competition - Young Artist of Violin division. "I want to express my sincere gratitude for UNLV's generous support," said Fung, "This achievement would not have been possible without the support and opportunity I have received from Dr. Butler and Dean…
Vote for the UNLV Star of Nevada Marching Band in the Metallica Collegiate Marching Band Competition!
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Metallica challenges marching bands at all collegiate levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of Metallica's music. Voting for our UNLV Star of Nevada Marching Band ends on November 30! Cast your vote for us in the Metallica marching band competition!  Text #UNLV to (833) 609-0330 to cast your vote!    Bands who enter the…
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