• two actresses in the stage production

    Inspired by E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India, the play unfolds as a fantasia set within a neocolonial landscape where a fragile friendship is placed under extraordinary strain.

A large orchestra performing on stage
Arts and Culture |

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

University police officers walking outside on UNLV campus
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.

Physical therapist diagnosing concussion symptoms in patient
People |

Physical Therapy professor Dustin Clow shares insight on the impact of concussions and how to best treat them. 
 

UNLV Experts In The News

The National

As cross-border visitors stay away from Las Vegas amid political tension with Washington, the impact is being felt from the Strip to an unlikely ranch in the desert

N.P.R.

For decades, Las Vegas has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. But wages in a state known for its hospitality industry aren’t rising fast enough to keep up with soaring home prices. Facing a shortage of 200,000 housing units, the state legislature has been looking for solutions. But as Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd reports, it won’t be easy to rescue Nevada’s reputation as an affordable place to live.

North Carolina Health News

Sports betting is now just a tap away — and experts say it’s easier than ever for it to spiral out of control. If you’re concerned about yourself or someone you love, here are some practical steps to regain control and get help.

a female student with dark hair and wearing a red cap and gown is shown from the rear, facing Lied Library
Campus News |

For Commencement, UNLV's president selects and honors a few exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class. Spring nomination deadline is April 12.

Jordan Miller, MD, medical chief resident in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Orthopaedics
People |

Orthopaedics chief resident Dr. Jordan Miller wants to take care of collegiate and professional athletes and regular Las Vegas residents after completing his fellowship.

NWFFest Festival Strategies Class
Arts and Culture |

UNLV students work behind the scenes to produce upcoming Nevada Women’s Film Festival.

woman in front of CAEO office in photo framed by photo collage of her time at UNLV
People |

The AVP for retention and outreach at UNLV’s Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach reflects on how her immigrant experience shaped a career supporting student success.

female student selecting food from salad bar
Campus News |

From Ramadan-friendly meals to allergen-free food stations, campus dining adapts to serve UNLV’s diverse community.

Recent Accomplishments

Latisha Nixon-Jones (Law) was honored as a Community Leader at Dean Lamar Allen Elementary School.
Professor Michael Kagan and Alissa Cooley Yonesawa (both Law) of the UNLV Immigration Clinic recently published an essay in the University of Cincinnati Law Review titled "Civil Rights Microviolations." Drawing on their clinical experience, the authors define and analyze this new conceptual framework for understanding immigration law. 
Marketa Trimble (Law) recently traveled to Prague to guest lecture at Charles University. She joined Dr. Petra Žikovská’s class at the Faculty of Law to lead a discussion on Current Issues in U.S. Copyright Law.
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