The UNLV Oral History Research Center, founded in 2003, celebrates 20 years of collecting audio recorded interviews that capture the stories of nearly 2,800 local residents. These stories provide first-hand observations of the lives of men and women from all walks of life, who have contributed in some way to the history and development of the gaming industry, Las Vegas, and Southern Nevada.

The Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management, housed in the Lee School of Business, was established to advance faculty and student research, support professional development, and help meet intense workforce demand. The center will collaborate with insurance companies, risk management firms, and regulatory bodies to offer internships, externships, and mentorship programs for students.

The Care Advocate Training Institute (CATI) program, developed by the Care Center, has been approved by the National Advocate Credentialing Program as a recognized training program. CATI trains students to offer confidential support to peers experiencing trauma and violence. UNLV students who successfully complete the CATI program will be certified as a nationally recognized victim advocate. CATI is one of a few pre-approved training programs within the state of Nevada for victim advocates.

The William S. Boyd School of Law launched the Poverty Law Clinic to research and provide solutions on areas including housing, food security, and mental health. Because 9% of Nevada families are below the federal poverty line, the clinic aims to provide useful information to the legal community and encourage attorneys to engage in a wider range of pro bono services in order to bring attention to the legal needs of impoverished Nevadans in the community.

The UNLV Athletic Program received a $1 million donation from the Las Vegas Raiders in a continued show of support for the university's football program. The team room of the Fertitta Football Complex was renamed the Al Davis Team Room in honor of Raiders owner Mark Davis' father, further solidifying the partnership between the NFL franchise and Rebel athletics.

The William S. Boyd School of Law — Nevada's law school — marked its 25th anniversary this fall. With a quarter century of excellence, the school ranks in the top 50 by Above the Law and houses three programs in the top 10 according to U.S. News & World Report.

As costs of living continue to increase, college affordability has never been more important. UNLV has committed to helping students gain clarity on financial aid offers and tuition costs by joining the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCTI). The CCTI gathers key leaders in higher education — including those working in financial aid and with students — to tackle college cost transparency by producing a set of guiding standards to be used when developing aid offers.

Safety and security for Nevada’s visitors will be the focus of the newly launched Tourist Safety Institute at the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs. Research is vital to understanding problems and creating solutions. The Tourist Safety Institute will work with faculty across UNLV, government authorities, and community stakeholders to help stakeholders as they develop strategies for large-scale events and create exciting entertainment opportunities.