UNLV plans a new Lee Business School building to strengthen the region’s workforce, expand industry partnerships, and support Southern Nevada’s growing economy.
Running April 13-19, the celebration features events for all ages, welcoming the Las Vegas community to explore campus and connect with the Rebel spirit.
UNLV School of Public Health Launches NVax: Nevada’s Immunization Coalition
The group will address Nevada’s historically low vaccination rates through education, training, and advocacy initiatives; first community meeting set for April 23.
Most gaming companies don’t have AI governance plans, new report says
A new UNLV report on artificial intelligence in the gaming industry says one in five companies have a dedicated AI governance role, and most organizations have no established governance practices.
UNLV president unveils updated timeline for memorial garden, plans for new parking garage
It has been a record-setting year for UNLV. According to interim president Chris Heavey, over the last year, UNLV has seen record enrollment with about 34,000 students, record research expenditures at $134 million, and a record 52% graduation rate. With that growth comes expansion. On Wednesday, Heavey gave the 2026 State of the University address and laid out plans for several big projects that are on the horizon. That includes updated plans for a memorial garden, a new parking garage, expanding preschool programs, and a new business building.
The state of AI in gaming 2026: Inaugural benchmark report
The report draws insights from 83 gambling companies and 113 regulators worldwide, a 15-year analysis of academic publications, and patent filing data and expert contributions.
Called Up to the Big Leagues: UNLV Student Launches Career with MLB
Lee Business School helped Ramhae Andrea Awit build an internship portfolio across Las Vegas’ sports and tourism industry before launching her marketing career.
Ph.D. candidate Renee Olney (Radiochemistry) has been awarded a prestigious fellowship with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). As a member of the Class of 2026-2027 NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP), Renee will begin a 12-month appointment in Washington, D.C., within the NA-22 Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation…
Presentation: Danielle Finn, Kathryn Rand, Steven Light
Danielle Finn, Kathryn Rand, and Steven Light (all Law) presented on "Prediction Markets: A forward-looking Analysis of Key Legal Trends Poised to Influence Tribal Gaming" at the 2026 Tribal Self-Governance Conference.
Presentation: Alanna Bitzel, Shelbi Fitzpatrick, Miranda Hannasch, Lacie McEntire
On April 8, members of the UNLV Writing Center facilitated a reading club as part of the Online Writing Centers Association (OWCA) 2026 Virtual Event Series. The session was led by three graduate student consultants — Shelbi Fitzpatrick, Miranda Hannasch, and Lacie McEntire — and hosted by assistant director…
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