In longstanding tradition, UNLV president will recognize seven students whose academic and community achievements embody the Rebel spirit of the graduating class.
Championing Access: UNLV Graduate Tackles Nevada’s Health Inequities
With a decade of experience in community health and policy, Emylia Terry brings her commitment to health equity back to UNLV as an assistant professor.
Why is Nevada's unemployment rate consistently higher than in other states? Experts explain.
For years, Nevada has ranked near the bottom of all states in unemployment rate — and there are few signs of that changing. Since the start of 2022, the Silver State’s unemployment rate has never exceeded 5.8 percent or fallen below 5 percent, marks that are well behind most other states. According to the latest federal unemployment data, 45 states had unemployment rates under 5 percent. But is there significant cause of concern? Or is the stagnant rate expected? According to experts who spoke with The Nevada Independent, it’s a mixed bag.
In New Dementia Trials, Ozempic’s ‘Miracle Drug’ Image Takes a Hit
Over the past few years, scientists have learned that Ozempic and related drugs developed to treat Type 2 diabetes can improve the health of the liver, kidney and heart. Is it such a stretch to think they could also treat neurological disorders? Perhaps — at least when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease.
US gaming revenue roars back, has strongest quarter since 2022
Gaming revenue in the United States rose by 7.2% to hit $18.96 billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking the best quarter of revenue since 2022, according to the American Gaming Association’s latest Gaming Industry Outlook.
UNLV College of Fine Arts Celebrates 21st Hall of Fame April 21
Inductees include 10-year Linq headlining magician Mat Franco; entertainment luminary Cindy Doumani; and filmmaker and educator Francisco Menendez (posthumously).
Published: Kasra Ghaharian, Mana Azizsoltani, Piyush Puranik
Director of Research Kasra Ghaharian (International Gaming Institute), along with co-authors Mana Azizsoltani (Ph.D. Hospitality, May 2024) and Piyush Puranik (Postdoctoral Scholar, International Gaming Institute), recently published a new original research article in the journal Public Health.
The study, "Characterising online gamblers exceeding…
Aparna Polavarapu (Law) was a commentator for a virtual roundtable discussion titled, "Restorative Justice Meets Conflict Resilience: Reflections & Lessons." The roundtable discussed the book, Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In.
Madeline Clark (Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services) published Counselors Providing Care to Clients Who Self-Diagnose via the Internet and Social Media: A Grounded Theory in the Journal of Counseling and Development with colleagues from various other institutions.
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