Egyptian journalist and novelist Ahmed Naji became a finalist for his book, "Rotten Evidence," in the National Book Critics Circle Award. Once imprisoned for his work, Naji was appointed as a City of Asylum fellow at UNLV's Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute.

The College of Fine Arts and Clark County partnered on a new programming series – Arts in the Center – that features a varied array of music, visual arts, film, and theater events created by members of the College of Fine Arts. The partnership expands the reach of UNLV Arts and offers free quality programming to the community.

For the third consecutive season, the UNLV Lady Rebels have won the Mountain West Basketball Championship and the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. UNLV is the first Mountain West women’s team to win both titles three seasons in a row. The Lady Rebels are making their 11th NCAA tournament appearance in program history and fourth since joining the Mountain West in 1999.

The Las Vegas Raiders Foundation donated $1 million to kick-start UNLV's Athletics' first comprehensive campaign, "Rebel Up." Boyd Gaming and the Boyd family combined also donated $6.5 million to help UNLV build a new indoor athletic practice facility — the largest combined family and corporate donation in UNLV Athletics History. "Rebel Up" will enhance many areas within UNLV Athletics, including the student-athlete experience, funding for new and current facilities, and a stronger endowment program

Within two years, Project Wellness has grown from an idea of like-minded student leaders into one of the university’s largest student organizations. The initiative, guided by the premise of students helping students, is quickly becoming a national model for student-led mental health programming. The group is collaborating with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — UNLV’s institution accrediting agency — to replicate its effectiveness in other universities.

Recognizing the critical need in the community for specialized healthcare providers, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine is pioneering the first rheumatology fellowship in Nevada. With some patients waiting six to eight months for an appointment, this fellowship program aims to increase the number of specalists in Nevada and improve access to care. The fellows will train in rotation at the school of medicine’s affiliated hospitals, including the VA of Southern Nevada Healthcare System.

UNLV debuts its newest architectural feat, the Advanced Engineering Building (AEB), located between the Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex and the Science and Engineering Building — coined the "innovation corridor." The AEB features a Maker Space, an open study space, a flexatorium (an auditorium that can be used as a lecture hall by day, event space by night), a drone aviary, open concept wet and dry labs, and conference rooms. Classes in the AEB will officially commence fall 2024.

The Student Union is pioneering the county's first Hyphen-run restaurant: orders placed online at Greens to Go-Hyphen are made via robot, hidden under the counter, while staff attend to in-person orders. The robotic makeline can produce 120 meals an hour while eliminating order defects such as missing ingredients and cross-contamination. It's the first of many dining changes coming to the SU this year.