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Nontraditional Students Find Community in a Study Group
Although their journeys to graduation day are all different, these three social work students share how UNLV brought them together outside the classroom.
Philosophy and Purpose: A Unique Approach to Career Readiness
The Eileen McGarry Career Champion of the Year focuses on the 'how' and 'why' of career readiness.
UNLV Newsmakers 2026: April
A flowery collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
Rural Rebels: UNLV Dentists Bringing Big Care to Small Towns
In places where patients often travel hours or go without treatment, UNLV-trained dentists are closing critical gaps in access.
UNLV to Become Member of the Association of Research Libraries
UNLV is the first from Nevada to join elite group of public and private research libraries from across the U.S. and Canada.
UNLV Experts In The News
The U.S. Supreme Court restored broad access to the abortion pill Mifepristone, at least for now, allowing women to obtain the medication at pharmacies, through telehealth or through the mail without an in-person visit to a doctor.
As of two weeks ago, marijuana belonged to the same controlled-substance classification as heroin and LSD. But on April 23, the U.S. Department of Justice reclassified medicinal and FDA-approved cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, the group that also includes lower-risk, less-abused drugs such as ketamine and steroids. What does this mean for Nevada’s commercial marijuana industry? That part remains unclear, at least in the short term.
The final rule from the Office of the Attorney General places all drug products that contain marijuana and are federally approved in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. The move shifts cannabis from Schedule I, alongside substances like heroin and LSD, to Schedule III, with the likes of codeine and ketamine.
UNLV Experts: Exercise is One of the Most Effective Ways to Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Regular aerobic activity may reduce inflammation, support brain health, and help slow symptom progression.
UNLV Senior Turns Leadership Into Action
More than 3,000 young people across Southern Nevada have participated in leadership workshops spearheaded by a UNLV student.
The Caregiver Program Trains Caregivers to Meet Growing Demand for Senior Care
UNLV nursing course earns Kathleen Thimsen the UNLV 2026 Community Engagement Service-Learning Award.
Investment Challenge Returns to Test How Students Think Under Pressure
Competition was fierce for the 79 student teams that managed portfolios of $500,000.
Working Together to Better Support At-Risk Students in Clark County
Ying Guo, 2026 Community-Based Research Award recipient, works with Boys Town Nevada to improve support systems available for Clark County children and families.
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