UNLV Theatre Professor Joins Medical Cyberworlds Creative TeamProfessor Nate Bynum has joined the creative team at Medical Cyberworlds, a company that uses AI-enabled "virtual human" simulation technology, called MPathic-VR™, to train healthcare professionals in communication and empathy. Medical Cyberworlds partners with members of the Screen Actors’ Guild and the Writers Guild of America…
Shaun Franklin-Sewell Earns Designation as Certified Venue ProfessionalShaun Franklin-Sewell, director of marketing and patron services for the UNLV Performing Arts Center, recently earned designation as a certified venue professional from the International Association of Venue Managers. Throughout the year mid-level venue industry professionals receive their Certified Venue Professional (CVP) designation from the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM…
Professor Emeritus Brackley Frayer Named First UNLV Winner of Mountain West Distinguished Service AwardUNLV professor emeritus in UNLV’s theatre department and faculty athletics representative Brackley Frayer has been named the Mountain West Dr. Albert C. Yates Distinguished Service Award winner for 2024-25! Only 16 individuals have earned the distinction throughout the Conference’s 26-year history. Frayer is the first from UNLV to receive the honor. Congratulations! DR.…
CFAColab Production Featured in Edinburgh Fringe MarketplaceThe CFAColab production of That Show About the Hot Dog, one of the top 10 most eye-catching shows according to What's On Stage, is now being included in the Edinburgh Fringe Marketplace! "On behalf of the College of Fine Arts, I am incredibly proud of the work being done in the college's CoLab," said Dean Nancy Uscher. "Thirteen students, mentored by…
UNLV School of Architecture Announces Fall 2025 Guest LecturersJoin 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 VenuesPlease 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 2025Congratulations 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’AzurMore 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…