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    Heavey, a longtime UNLV faculty member and administrator, was named UNLV's 12th permanent president on Oct. 16 after serving as the university's interim president since April 2025. 

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Arts and Culture |

Over nearly two decades of performing throughout the United States and abroad, WindSync has proven itself “a major force in the American chamber music landscape” (Arts and Culture Texas).

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Arts and Culture |

Camelot is a special exhibition honoring former gallery director Jerry Schefcik and his 37 years of service to UNLV and the art community.

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Arts and Culture |

The contemporary chamber music series features 20th and 21st century works performed by faculty, students, and alumni.

Melba Borrero, Dr. David Di John, and Aaryana Mostafaeipour posing in a clinic hallway.
Business and Community |

The Maternal Child Wellness Program provides family-centered outpatient care for low-income women, infants, children, and youth affected by HIV.

UNLV Experts In The News

Las Vegas Review Journal

UNLV Interim President Chris Heavey’s job title got a little shorter.

K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now

The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents has appointed Dr. Chris Heavey as President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The Post

It is completely impossible to watch television, YouTube or even scroll on social media in Ohio right now without encountering a political attack ad.

Michael Porter sits next to a TV, part of the 'On Time' exhibit
People |

For his contribution to the On Time exhibition, the video production specialist revisits decades of home videos and reflects on the unexpected journey that brought him to UNLV.

Jeremy Kilburn on right speaks with a surgeon wearing scrubs
People |

UNLV, UMC, and military medicine partners are on a mission to strengthen healthcare in Southern Nevada.

Jaime Carbajal sits on a grassy green hill
People |

The Integrated Health Sciences professor has cultivated his career by helping students succeed.

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People |

Lee Business School alumna Krishna Jayasankar Menon overcame injury to earn All-American honors and a national title. Now she's eyeing the Olympics as she works on a master's degree.

A student stands in stadium seating with a football field in the background inside of Allegiant Stadium.
Campus News |

Students in the new bachelor's program benefit from a Las Vegas home field advantage and industry connections.

Recent Accomplishments

Xan Goodman (Libraries) has has earned the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) credential through the Medical Library Association. This peer-reviewed professional development and career recognition program promotes lifelong learning and exemplary professional performance among health information professionals. It recognizes…
The Theta Omicron chapter of Beta Alpha Psi at UNLV Lee Business School has earned Gold Chapter status for the 2025–26 academic year. The chapter received international recognition at Beta Alpha Psi's 2026 annual meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. Gold Chapter status recognizes chapters that exceed the organization's standard requirements for…
Scott Jackson (Accounting) recently presented at the 2026 Accounting Behavior and Organizations (ABO) Research Conference, held October 15–17 in Baltimore, Maryland. Jackson presented “The Channel Is the Message: CEO Gender and Investor Responses to Earnings Disclosures,” co-authored with Kun Liu (Henan University). Jackson also had two other…
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