Angelique Burton in front of UNLV sign on academic mall
People |

At the UNLV School of Social Work, this professional programs manager helps students navigate college through connection and mentorship.

blurred figure in UNLV commencement robe
Campus News |

UNLV’s commencement tradition highlights exceptional students who embody the highest level of academic excellence and community involvement.

UNLV Science and Engineering Building at night
Research |

Interdisciplinary team will perform computational modeling, experimental design, and develop AI database to identify natural materials for rapid construction in challenging environments.

photo of student on horse on top of UNLV commencement photo
Research |

Through travel and research, soon-to-be graduate Makenzi Perkins found her path in public health.

UNLV Experts In The News

N.P.R.

The venue that was created as a new form of live entertainment has become the highest grossing arena in the world. Since its opening three years ago, the Sphere has offered the residencies of legendary bands such as the Eagles, U2 and Phish. More Sphere-like arenas are coming. So what does the future hold for immersive tech and entertainment?

SBC News

The masterclass “Betting on Influence: An Analysis of Sports Betting Influencers” will teach sportsbook operators how to use influencer marketing in a responsible and effective way.

K.V.V.U. T.V. Fox 5

City officials say affordable units will help retain doctors, nurses and students as southern Nevada faces staffing gap

acrobat hanging from ceiling
Arts and Culture |

The conference connects entertainment, medicine, academia, and research through live performance, presentations, networking, and more.

people playing golf on the green
Business and Community |

Promoting the game and serving the community go hand in glove for UNLV golf management students.

Kpop Club dance team on stage
Arts and Culture |

As BTS returns to Las Vegas for a new world tour, UNLV's K-pop Club turns a shared interest into a student community.

Amanda Leisgang Osse, PhD, is an assistant professor of neurodegenerative clinical trials research in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Brain Health.
Research |

With women making up almost two-thirds of Americans diagnosed with the disease, Dr. Amanda Osse is focused on bringing women’s health to the forefront of Alzheimer’s studies.

Billy Owensby, Lisa Dirk, Ryan Sousa sit together during study group
Research |

Although their journeys to graduation day are all different, these three social work students share how UNLV brought them together outside the classroom.

Recent Accomplishments

Dr. Marc J. Kahn (Medicine) and his colleague Dr. Neil Baum published their latest book, Business Basics for Your Healthcare Practice, with Springer Nature.  The book includes topics pertaining to the financial and legal considerations in practice, transitions to private practice or academic practice, branding and marketing strategies in…
Yonsu Kim (Healthcare Administration and Policy), Ji Won Yoo (Internal Medicine), Lorraine Brown (Healthcare Administration and Policy), Isabelle Kwak (Internal Medicine), Sheniz Moonie (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) published an article, "Widening Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Hospitalizations for Asthma with Type II Diabetes: A trend analysis (…
John Curry (History) presented a paper at a three-part symposium held at the University of California, Los Angeles, entitled "Strange Synchronicities and Familiar Parallels in Asia, 1600–1800: Joseph Fletcher’s Plane Ride Revisited." The three-part symposium aimed to compare the three major empires of the Ottomans, Qing China, and the Mughal…
Woman reads tablet while sitting in chair next to a window

Get Our Weekly Newsletter

The "From the News Center" newsletter highlights the top articles, videos, photo galleries, and event information. It is emailed to subscribers on Thursdays.