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Nevada Conservatory Theatre Proudly Presents 25th Anniversary Season
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The 2025-26 season continues to bring transformative theatrical experiences to Las Vegas audiences. Season tickets now on sale.

Arts in the Center Concludes Second Season with UNLV Film 'Heart of Cinema Short Film Showcase' June 4
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The showcase celebrates the creativity, passion, and storytelling of student filmmakers.

You Belong Here: UNLV Global Sends International Students and Scholars a Powerful Message
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Administrators and donors step up to support UNLV's international community.

Arts in the Center Presents 'The Edge of Becoming: Art Without Apology' May 23-24
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This showcase of emerging artists will present work to challenge norms and reflect a complex world.

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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…
Congratulations to '25 Dance Alumna Madison Thomas!
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Congratulations to BFA Dance Performance & Choreography + Production & Stage Management Class of Spring 2025 alumna, Madison Thomas! Madison worked as an on-call technician with Rhino Staging during her time at UNLV Dance, gaining valuable experience along the way. This April, she was offered positions on two cruise lines and officially accepted a role as an Entertainment Lighting…
Six UNLV Choir Students Perform with Alex Warren at 2025 American Music Awards
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The Las Vegas Master Singers, partners with the School of Music, performed with Alex Warren at the 2025 American Music Awards. Included in the group were six UNLV choir students (Jeremiah Juzix, Lena Fagone, Reina McCoy, Kyle de Léon, Jake Fagone, Julia Fleischer) who were granted membership into SAG AFTRA after the performance, opening up future professional…
UNLV Music Alumna ('11, Music) Named General Director and CEO of Opera Las Vegas
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Congratulations to UNLV alumna and celebrated Mexican-American Soprano Cecilia “Ceci” Violetta López ('11, Music) who was named general director and CEO of Opera Las Vegas effective July 1, 2025. López returns to Southern Nevada as only the fifth general director in the company’s 27-year history. López has been named one of opera’s “25 Rising Stars” by Opera News. She received the…
College of Fine Arts 2025 Spring Graduation FAQs
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This year's College of Fine Art's graduation ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 18 in Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. A small reception on the plaza will follow. We hope you will join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our 2025 graduating class.  Q:    Where and when does the ceremony take place? A:    The Graduation…
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