A 1950s housewife winks at the camera while stirring a pot and standing against the background of a cartoon-drawn kitchen
Research |

UNLV-led study is the first to examine attitudes of men toward the social media housewife trend that calls for return to traditional gender roles.

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Campus News |

A new finance course blends self-paced study with bi-weekly meetings to keep students progressing toward licensure.

Gina Bongiovi working on a laptop
People |

Gina Bongiovi draws on her own experience as an entrepreneur to help business owners navigate complex legal decisions.

A digital collage of a marble bust of a philosopher and a mix of portable gaming consoles.
Campus News |

What Zelda, Pokémon, and Grand Theft Auto can teach students about the world — one level at a time.

UNLV Experts In The News

El Pais

After years of overcrowding and disorder, including two deadly shootings, Miami has ‘divorced’ itself from traditional college vacations with new restrictions

Reno Gazette-Journal

When Jason Killinger was arrested based on a Reno casino’s facial recognition software in 2023, it was far from unusual. His arrest — now subject of a lawsuit against a Reno police officer — was one of hundreds based on facial recognition in recent years at Northern Nevada casinos, and it highlights a growing tension in the casino industry.

K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now

A new COVID variant is spreading quickly. BA.3.2, also known as “Cicada,” is already making its way through 25 states, including Nevada. Although there are no confirmed human cases in Nevada yet, the variant has been detected in Nevada’s wastewater, and this strain may be more contagious.

Artist depiction of cataclysmic variable star system
Research |

UNLV-led team of astrophysicists resolves decades-old conundrum with new theory on mechanisms driving periodic brightness variations in cataclysmic variable star systems. 
 

Amanda Morgan surrounded by STD stuffies holding a sign, "Where do I come from?"
People |

The UNLV alumna-turned-professor has taught thousands of students about their bodies and how to keep themselves safe.

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Arts and Culture |

This evening will celebrate the university’s top soloists, demonstrating the talent cultivated within the UNLV School of Music.

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People |

Officer ranks are growing as University Police advances efforts to ensure safety of the campus community. 

Eric Chronister
People |

From early influences to defining academic choices, the College of Sciences dean's nonlinear journey highlights the power of mentorship.

Recent Accomplishments

Jennifer Byrnes (Anthropology) co-authored "Buckle Rib Fractures Are More Than a Pleural Surface Phenomenon: A Case Report and Literature Review" in Forensic Anthropology. Drawing on a literature review and a forensic case example, the authors explore how buckle rib fractures are defined and offer recommendations to practitioners for more accurate…
Drew Simshaw (Law) participated in the "AI, Legal Education, and the Practice of Law" panel during IP Day at the University of Montana Alexander Blewett III School of Law.
Leslie Griffin (Law) presented "Is My Brain Still Working?" at the Annual Global Summit on Nursing, Healthcare & Neuroscience, Psychology and Brain Disorders.
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