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.

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People |

The Eileen McGarry Career Champion of the Year focuses on the 'how' and 'why' of career readiness.

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Campus News |

A flowery collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

three children in dental chair
Business and Community |

In places where patients often travel hours or go without treatment, UNLV-trained dentists are closing critical gaps in access.

UNLV Experts In The News

MedCity News

Axsome Therapeutics’ Auvelity expanded its label to include treating agitation in Alzheimer’s disease patients. It’s just the second FDA-approved drug for this indication, and Axsome’s pill has a safety advantage.

Time

The partial government shutdown that left the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unfunded for 75 days ended on Thursday. But the toll it has taken on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may still be felt for months to come, experts have warned.

Pharmaceutical Executive

The agency’s decision marks the first approval of a drug with this specific mechanism of action for one of the most burdensome and clinically challenging symptoms of the disease.

Lied Library with the Las Vegas Strip in the background.
Research |

UNLV is the first from Nevada to join elite group of public and private research libraries from across the U.S. and Canada.
 

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Campus News |

Regular aerobic activity may reduce inflammation, support brain health, and help slow symptom progression.

Kyle Fairweather in an awesome white spiral architectural setting
People |

More than 3,000 young people across Southern Nevada have participated in leadership workshops spearheaded by a UNLV student.

Three people holding an oversized ceremonial for $5,000 made out to "President's Investment Challenge First Place"
Campus News |

Competition was fierce for the 79 student teams that managed portfolios of $500,000.

Ying Guo discussing with colleagues in front of wall with Boys Town logo
People |

Ying Guo, 2026 Community-Based Research Award recipient, works with Boys Town Nevada to improve support systems available for Clark County children and families.

Recent Accomplishments

Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Shotell (Dental) who appears on the cover of Dentistry Today magazine and wrote the April issue’s feature story. Her article, “Digital Workflows for Adult Orthodontic–Restorative Treatment” will also be offered as a complimentary webinar on June 16 at 5 p.m., which will explore the importance of selecting an aligner…
Hyunhwa Lee, Jinyoung Kim, Kevin Dangler, Joseph Cadiz, Kaitlyn Piantoni, Jennifer Vanderlaan, Nikki Rose Ty-Albright, Necole Leland, Breanna Schumacher, Sarah Musovski, Ashley Wood, Victoria Seidman, Kayla Sweeney, Kayla Sullivan, Andrea Koplin, Jodie Peterson, Sandy Phan, Dihini Perera (all Nursing) presented at the 2026 Western…
Madeline Clark (Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services) published "A Pedagogy of Belonging: Strategies and Practices for Building Beloved Community in Counselor Education" in the Journal of Humanistic Counseling with a colleague from Bowling Green State University. 
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