UNLV's College of Engineering celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Fred and Harriet Cox Senior Design Competition. The competition is an essential component of the UNLV engineering and computer science curriculum, serving as each student’s capstone project. Each student chooses, plans, designs, and prototypes a product in this program designed to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship. Held each semester, the competition helps to focus students to increase the quality and potential for commercial application for their projects, as well as provide the experience of working in teams, sourcing materials, and honing their presentation skills.

GGRM Law Firm has pledged $1 million to establish a unique scholarship endowment at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, creating a transformative pathway for first responders transitioning into legal careers. The inaugural GGRM scholarship will be awarded during the 2026-2027 academic year to current and former law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and emergency dispatchers. Scholarship recipients will receive financial support toward tuition and related educational expenses. The collaboration between Boyd Law School and GGRM Law Firm will promote non-traditional pathways into the legal profession and strengthen the diversity of experience within the legal community.

UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) marked its 50th anniversary with the release of its 2025 Economic Outlook, bringing together economists, business leaders, and policymakers. Located within the Lee Business School, CBER has been Nevada's leading economic research center since 1975. CBER conducts applied, data-driven research to support businesses, government agencies, and communities by providing insights into local, state, and national economic conditions. Its work spans economic forecasting, market analysis, surveys and impact studies, serving as a resource for decision makers and the media on economic issues. CBER connects the public and private sector with university expertise as a benefit which provides collaborative research and innovative solutions for Nevada and beyond.

UNLV Athletics announced a $10 million commitment from William S. Boyd and Judy Boyd to establish an endowment for student-athlete nutrition. This is the largest endowment in UNLV Athletics history and a continuation of consistent support from the Boyd family. Nutrition is essential to performance, recovery, and overall well-being for student athletes and the new endowment will ensure that they have the resources to thrive at the highest level. UNLV Athletics continues its "Rebel Up" comprehensive capital campaign and has received over $22 million in cash and commitments. 

The Department of Brain Health in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine has installed a new Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) machine — the first in Nevada dedicated solely to university research — providing faculty with a valuable resource to advance the field of neuroscience. Made possible through $4.5 million in federal funding secured with the support of Sen. Jacky Rosen, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, and Rep. Susie Lee, the fMRI will strengthen research, enhance training for medical and health physics students, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration throughout UNLV. The installation marks a major step forward in the university’s emergence as a leader in brain health.

School of Music students Szeyi Fung and Lana Vladic were both recognized at the Nevada Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artist Violin Division competition, with Fung receiving First Prize and Vladic recognized as the Second Prize (Alternate Winner). The MTNA National Competitions are among the most prestigious and competitive student music contests in the United States, attracting thousands of talented musicians each year. With this achievement, Fung will advance to represent UNLV and the state of Nevada at the MTNA Division Competition.

UNLV Athletics achieved a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 80% or higher for the fifth consecutive year. UNLV football recorded the second-highest GSR in program history at 88%, while women’s golf and volleyball each tied program records with perfect 100% GSRs. Collectively, UNLV student-athletes have maintained a 3.0 or higher grade point average for a record 16 consecutive semesters. The GSR provides a comprehensive measure of academic achievement across Division I athletics and accounts for transfer students, mid-year enrollees, and non-scholarship athletes to provide a holistic picture of student-athlete success.

The School of Integrated Health Sciences and the College of Fine Arts have partnered with local performers to establish the UNLV Consortium of Arts + Medicine. The initiative is the nation's first circus medicine consortium and will help performers prevent and recover from injuries that can be career-ending, while bridging the trust gap between circus professionals and healthcare providers. In addition to providing specialized care and outreach, the consortium will serve as a research platform to inform and educate healthcare professionals about the unique physical and medical needs of circus artists.