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    UNLV plans a new Lee Business School building to strengthen the region’s workforce, expand industry partnerships, and support Southern Nevada’s growing economy.

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Campus News |

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.

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Campus News |

The group will address Nevada’s historically low vaccination rates through education, training, and advocacy initiatives; first community meeting set for April 23.

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Research |

Report reveals operators and regulators with high ambitions but significant gaps in governance, oversight, and AI maturity.

President Heavey during 2026 State of the University address
Campus News |

Interim President Chris Heavey spoke of UNLV’s important role in the community and the power of research universities to drive progress worldwide. 

UNLV Experts In The News

Las Vegas Review Journal

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.

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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.

SiGMA

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.​

Tseng lab
Research |

The Tseng Lab at UNLV discovers frog larvae can regrow their eyes, and seeks ways to replicate the process to benefit humans.

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Campus News |

From spotlight tours to community STEM outreach, ambassadors amplify the college's recruiting effort.

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People |

Lee Business School helped Ramhae Andrea Awit build an internship portfolio across Las Vegas’ sports and tourism industry before launching her marketing career.

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Campus News |

A UNLV-record 33 graduate and professional programs rank among the nation’s top 100 in their discipline, including 15 in law and 6 in business.

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People |

IGS' sales and promotions representative is here to make your customer service experience easy, efficient, and just a little more colorful.

Recent Accomplishments

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…
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. 
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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