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Takeaways from the 2019 UNLV State of the University
In her second annual address, President Marta Meana stressed the importance of student access and success, and she called on faculty and staff to continue expanding research, creative and scholarly activity that serves the community and world.
Research | October 18, 2019
Teacher Strikes and the Power of Unions
Unions are showcasing the viability of the picket line as a way to win contracts that bolster membership.
People | October 18, 2019
Dentistry, plastic surgery, and solid defense
School of Dental Medicine Alumnus of the Year Dr. Dayne Jensen went from a linebacker at Weber State to a decorated dentistry student to an accomplished plastic surgeon.
Arts and Culture | October 17, 2019
UNLV Chamber Music Society Welcomes WindSync Oct. 29
"WindSync is a wind quintet like you've never heard or seen, and they're made up of a group of virtuosos who are also wonderful people, too." - Alison Young, Classical MPR
Arts and Culture | October 17, 2019
Beethoven 250 Project Performs First UNLV Concert Oct. 27
The two-year series of concerts celebrates the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth and the lasting influence of his works.UNLV Experts In The News
The Hollywood Reporter
October 18, 2019
While athleisure pieces comprise the wardrobe foundation of many Americans — pants and leggings alone drove a $1 billion business in 2018 — the concept of workout-wear-meets-business-casual has not penetrated Hollywood as an acceptable executive staple. Until now.
KUER 90.1
October 18, 2019
The Latino and Hispanic population is the largest ethnic minority group in the United States. But many of their stories are left out of the historical record.
KUNC
October 17, 2019
The Latino and Hispanic population is the largest ethnic minority group in the United States. But many of their stories are left out of the historical record.
Campus News | October 17, 2019
UNLV Hits All-Time Marks for Enrollment, Retention, and Grad Rate
University surpasses 31,000 students for first time in 62-year history; UNLV students are also staying in school and graduating at higher rates.
People | October 17, 2019
Investing in Others for a Strong Workforce
Tiffany Tyler-Garner works to fight dropout rate among students, foster training and rehabilitation for Nevada employees.
Arts and Culture | October 16, 2019
Flamenco Legends by Javier Limón: The Paco de Lucía Project Performs at UNLV Oct. 25
The UNLV Epicurean Society will serve Spanish tapas in the lobby prior to the show, and guitar student Parsa Sabet will perform.
People | October 16, 2019
On the Rise
College of Hospitality Alumna of the Year Colleen Birch turning heads in the industry.
People | October 16, 2019
'Good, Better, Best' for a Healthier Las Vegas
Tanya Stringer of UNLV Medicine uses a childhood mantra to keep her on track.Recent Accomplishments
October 18, 2019
Dr. David Glenn Weismiller (Medicine) presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Family Physicians held in Philadelphia last month. His presentation, "Adult Immunizations. Are You Ready for your Vaccine Today?" addressed the ongoing challenges of vaccine declination in the United States. Vaccines are considered one of the greatest...
October 18, 2019
Nathan Higgins, Breanne Yerkes, Karli Nave, and Joel Snyder (all Psychology), along with former post-doctoral psychology fellows David Little and Abin Kuruvilla-Mathew, as well as Mounya Elhilali, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, have published a paper on the neural basis of auditory consciousness titled "Neural Correlates of Perceptual...
October 17, 2019
John Curry (History) has just published an invited chapter surveying a collection of scholarship published on recently scholarly debates in Ottoman social and religious history. "Some Reflections on the Fluidity of Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy in an Ottoman Sunni Context,” appears in the edited volume Beyond Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy: New Perspectives...
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