Congratulations to Elmira Ebadi, M. Arch Candidate, who took home third place in the 2025 UNLV Graduate College 3-Minute Thesis competition. Elmira won the preliminary round out of over 100 submissions, finished second in the semi-finals (pictured here), and was the only representative left from the College of Fine Arts when she placed third. The Rebel Grad Slam invites scholars from…
UNLV School of music student, Szeyi Fung, has been awarded First Prize in the Nevada Music Teachers National Association competition - Young Artist of Violin division. "I want to express my sincere gratitude for UNLV's generous support," said Fung, "This achievement would not have been possible without the support and opportunity I have received from Dr. Butler and Dean…
Metallica challenges marching bands at all collegiate levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of Metallica's music. Voting for our UNLV Star of Nevada Marching Band ends on November 30! Cast your vote for us in the Metallica marching band competition! Text #UNLV to (833) 609-0330 to cast your vote! Bands who enter the…
Omega Mart welcomes MFA candidate Dan Hernandez to the Meow Wolf multiverse. Hernandez invites explorers to visit his installation 'The Stupendous Intergalactic Interdimensional Trophy Room.' This liminal space features a mesmerizing collection showcasing bizarre relics from across time and space, including unusual trophies, alien heads and mysterious mummified artifacts. Created by a rift…
Dean Nancy J. Uscher is Past President of ICfAD (International Council for Arts Deans). In that role, she recently presented an award to the Institute for American Indian Arts. "The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of the most distinguished cultural institutions in the United States. In my role as Immediate Past President of the…
Michael Jarett, Associate Professor and Design Specialist at UNLV Dance, has received the 2025 Richmond Theater Community Circle Award for Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Design - Musical for his design of A Strange Loop, produced by Richmond Triangle Players in collaboration with Firehouse Theater in Richmond, Virginia, earlier this year. This is the fourth time Jarett has received…
Yoonji Park, who is currently enrolled in the DMA program at SoM, has made us all proud by winning the Absolute First Prize in the Bach International Music Competition in the United Kingdom. Additionally, she has received the Best Bach Performance Special Award. Congratulations! Bach Music Competition
We're thrilled to announce that our UNLV Architecture and NVASLA collaborative team has won first place in the 2025 Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) Challenge! The team documented Wingfield Park in Reno, NV, and this winning submission will be added to the HALS collection at the Library of Congress. Team Members: Dr. Jung-Hwa Kim, Assistant Professor, Landscape…