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.

As part of UNLV’s new cybersecurity bachelor's program, more than 250 students are building workforce-ready skills through an IT Help Desk Simulation project created in partnership with the university’s information technology team. This fall, students gained hands-on experience running a help desk, building customer support and communication skills while preparing for industry-recognized certifications that help them stand out in the job market.

Public Radio KUNV, housed in the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, has been nominated by broadcasting colleagues, radio industry partners, and smooth jazz artists for the best Smooth Jazz Radio Station of the Year. KUNV has already won this Smooth Jazz Network award twice, making this an opportunity for a three-peat. KUNV programming includes contemporary jazz mixed with adult contemporary and provides NSHE college students from all majors with hands-on learning in broadcasting, journalism, and marketing. Students are afforded opportunities that include on-air performances, audio production, reporting, broadcast management, and live sports broadcasting.

The Dr. William W. Sullivan Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Support Services (T-SSS) through 2030. The program will assist undergraduate education majors in strengthening the teacher workforce. T-SSS will provide participants with academic advising and tutoring, financial literacy and aid counseling, career guidance, academic progress monitoring, and grant aid. Each year, the program will serve 140 UNLV undergraduates to build pathways for future teachers and address the critical need for qualified educators in Nevada’s classrooms.

The UNLV School of Dental Medicine opened the Advanced Needs Dental Clinic, providing essential care for newborns and children with cleft lips and palates, as well as other patients with special needs. Nevada was previously one of the two states without a formal cleft palate and craniofacial team, forcing families to seek treatment elsewhere. The new clinic will also be equipped to offer services at reduced or no cost. Now, families can find the care they need close to home — a major step forward in UNLV’s top tier mission of improving health care in our community.

UNLV has joined the Electrify Nevada Accelerator, a partnership between the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development and global venture firm gener8tor. The accelerator has selected 11 startups in Las Vegas and Reno to support clean energy innovation and the growth of early-stage companies developing technologies in battery storage, sustainable infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and circular economy technologies. Participating startups will gain mentorship, investment opportunities, and access to an international network of investors, researchers, and corporate partners. By connecting Nevada’s two innovation hubs, the program aims to position the Silver State as a national leader in clean energy commercialization and workforce development.

UNLV is one of just 18 higher education institutions nationwide to earn the 2025 Seal of Excelencia for its commitment to advancing student success. Administered by Excelencia in Education, the seal recognizes UNLV’s holistic approach to keeping students engaged and on track. UNLV is the first institution in Nevada to receive this distinction and one of only 50 Seal-certified institutions in the nation. The honor reflects the university’s intentional commitment to serving all students, including Latino students, who comprise more than 35% of the undergraduate population and affirms the tangible impact of UNLV’s programs and initiatives that foster success for every student.

UNLV’s interdisciplinary bachelor’s program in Entertainment Engineering and Design (EED) has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) — making it the only ABET-accredited bachelor's in EED program in the world. A joint collaboration between the Engineering and Fine Arts colleges, the program blends technical theater and engineering to prepare students for careers in the entertainment industry. Graduates emerge ready to thrive in a competitive and evolving field equipped with a strong foundation in engineering principles, emerging technologies, and materials science, as well as a deep understanding of the artistic and creative demands of live and experiential entertainment.