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Campus News |

Addressing money stress head-on, a new campus initiative connects financial stability with academic performance.

Chris Heavey in red Rebel athletic polo
People |

Before heading to the State of the University address on April 8, take a peek inside Chris Heavey’s office.

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Campus News |

Some of the most vibrant headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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Athletics |

Long after their playing days end, UNLV hockey alumni carry the program’s values into their careers.

UNLV Experts In The News

Nashville Scene

For a project billing itself as “express public transportation,” little about The Boring Company’s proposed Music City Loop follows the traditional playbook. State officials, including Gov. Bill Lee, have promoted the tunneling project as fast, privately financed and built without taxpayer dollars. Critics argue that the framing may be misleading and question whether the proposed Loop project functions as public transit at all.

Jezebel

“These findings indicate that men who perceive the #tradwife movement favorably believe that they rely on women for intimacy and simultaneously resent that this is the case,” Rachael Robnett, one of the report’s authors, told PsyPost. “This mentality could put tradwives in a precarious position considering the amount of control–both financial and otherwise–that they yield to their husbands.”

Real Simple

Here’s when it’s safe to eat potatoes that have begun to sprout and when it’s better to toss ‘em altogether, according to official sources and food safety experts.

Chelsea Prollamante, DO, a graduate of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Pediatrics Residency Program, with her nieces.
People |

With a physician shortage placing Nevada near the bottom nationwide for pediatric care, Dr. Chelsea Prollamante is committed to making a difference by serving our community.

Lorri Jackson stands against railing in Lied Library
People |

Balancing full-time work while taking classes, the UNLV alumna built the skills and confidence to launch a two-decade career in wealth management.

Portrait of Brooke Shields
Arts and Culture |

Actress, model, and best-selling author will present "From Icon to Author: Brooke Shields on Life in the Spotlight" at 7:30 p.m. on April 20 at UNLV; tickets are free. 
 

Virginia Smercina stands at entrance of Graduate Commons
People |

The soon-to-be two-time UNLV alumna is helping graduate students find their voice and advocate for themselves.

female student in business attire using computer in class
Campus News |

A new finance course blends self-paced study with bi-weekly meetings to keep students progressing toward licensure.

Recent Accomplishments

UNLV’s Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Student Chapter recently received the National 2026 Student Chapter of the Year award from the international WiCyS organization. Students received the prestigious recognition while attending the 2026 WiCyS Conference that took place in Maryland in March. The award recognizes the outstanding leadership and…
Mohammed K. A. Kaabar (Mathematical Sciences) has been elected as a board member of the Books Committee at the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (MarEST), United Kingdom. IMarEST is one of the world’s leading professional institutions dedicated to advancing marine engineering, science, and applied technology. This…
Dr. Nadia Gomez (Medicine) has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Exceptional Woman in Medicine. Awardees are recognized annually, based on peer nominations and outstanding accomplishments and dedication to the field of medicine. These women have contributed to the advancement of healthcare through clinical care, research, community…
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