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UNLV School of Architecture Announces Fall 2025 Guest Lecturers
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Join the UNLV School of Architecture for two free online public lectures in Fall 2025, exploring socio-climatic design by renowned architecture firms: SHAU Architects: Daliana Suryawinata & Florian Heinzelmann Rotterdam, Singapore, Jakarta Tuesday, October 7, from 8:30–10:00 AM (Pacific Time) Building in the Tropics: Designing for Communities in Hot and Humid…
Notice of Construction: Stairs near Performing Arts Center Venues
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Please be advised that construction on the stairs near the Performing Arts Center and the Flashlight sculpture will take place July 15 through January 2026. Crews will begin fencing off the construction area and posting signage on July 7.  Once complete, the project will bring much-needed updates to this area of campus including an ADA-accessible ramp leading from the…
UNLV Film Announce Two Emmy Wins in 2025
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Congratulations to our Pacific Southwest Emmy Winners 2025!  Student Programming - Public Service Announcement Youth Mayor, Justine Bacalso, UNLV  Student Programming Fiction/Non-Fiction - Long Form Commercial Center: The Heart of Las Vegas, Victoria Hartman, UNLV   Ryan, Breana and Tristan are students. Justine just graduated.  
UNLV Wind Orchestra to Perform at Festival des Anches d’Azur
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More than 50 UNLV students and staff are traveling to La Croix-Valmer, France, where the Mediterranean coastline and Provençal charm set the stage for a weekend of vibrant music-making. The UNLV Wind Orchestra, under the direction of Thomas G. Leslie, will be featured in the festival’s concert de gala on June 29, representing UNLV and the United States at the pinnacle event of the Festival des…
Warner Bros. Discovery Awards Five Internships to UNLV Film Students
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College of Fine Arts Dean Nancy Uscher, chair of UNLV Film Heather Addison, and UNLV Film's internship coordinator, professor Andi Isaacs, announce five students have been awarded internships with Warner Bros. Discovery Studio Operations. The internships will run June 9-July 18 and provide opportunities to network, receive mentorship, and learn from film industry professionals, as well as…
UNLV Alumni & Faculty featured in 30th Anniversary Las Vegas Raiders' Black Hole Fan Club Music Video
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The 30th Anniversary Official Black Hole Tribute music video celebrates the long-standing and notorious Las Vegas Raiders' Black Hole Fan Club featuring UNLV graduate voice student Josh Thomas. Original words and music by longtime UNLV music professor Tony LaBounty. ' Music recorded, edited and produced by UNLV School of Music Recording Studio Engineer and UNLV Alumnus Samuel Friend who has…
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