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More Than a Scholarship: S-STEM Program Boosts Support for All Students
A program in the School of Life Sciences is improving retention and graduation rates through mentoring services and better course design.
Federal Cannabis Rescheduling 101
UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute expert explains how two pieces of federal action may impact marijuana research, sales, transport, and consumption in Nevada and beyond
Susan Adair Doesn’t Pass the Buck
The second-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year brings a chemist’s precision and a service-first approach to the economics department.
A Global Route to Dental Practice in the U.S. Goes Through UNLV
UNLV's School of Dental Medicine draws experienced, internationally-trained dentists seeking U.S. licensure through a 24-month intensive curriculum.
Let's Unpack That: How These Students Are Becoming Therapists and Counselors
With programs spanning bachelor’s through doctoral levels, students can tailor their education to their specific professional goals.
UNLV Experts In The News
Ending a career he did not want to leave, Master Sgt. Logan Ireland is still fighting to pass on the "opportunity to succeed" in military service to his mentee Clayton McCallister. A review of 58 empirical studies on transgender military service, published in the International Journal of Transgender Health and led by University of Nevada, Las Vegas professor Kati McNamara, found no evidence supporting the core claims used to justify excluding transgender people from service.
If you're new to the state or just visiting, you may have been met with eyerolls whenever you try to say Nevada. Say Nuh-VAH-duh in a crowd of Nevadans and expect weird looks. To locals, the Silver State is pronounced Nuh-VĂD-uh. Yet politicians, celebrities and out-of-towners keep getting it wrong.
Board votes to allow Vegas Loop station on campus with 25% student discount
For Anni Drury, Student Support Goes Beyond the Spreadsheet
The Lee Business School NSHE specialist reflects on adaptability, building connections with students, and the experiences that shaped her career at UNLV.
First Insurance and Risk Management Cohort Helps Open Doors for the Next Three
A new $2.6 million gift from the Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation will extend scholarship support to more students.
UNLV Dental Student Trains Peers in Life-Saving Cardiac Response Skill
Leveraging his paramedic experience, John Regis leads ACLS workshops that teach classmates to recognize and respond to medical emergencies.
Guiding the Next Generation of Physicians
Dr. Edwin Avallone mentors internal medicine residents at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, emphasizing diagnostic reasoning and patient-centered care.
Building Alumni Connections Through Quiet, Consistent Service
Named the 2026 UNLV Classified Staff Rookie of the Year, Jennifer Belch brings a service-first mindset to supporting alumni engagement.
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