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Campus News |

Deck the halls, not the fire exits. A few simple precautions can help keep holiday celebrations safe and prevent unexpected sparks this season.

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Research |

A UNLV startup is leading the emerging field of atmospheric water harvesting, nearing its goal of satisfying the water demands of the modern world.

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People |

What began as a plan to become a pediatrician led Dr. Jennifer Baynosa down an unexpected path to surgery, academic medicine, and breast cancer care.

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People |

The retired Army master sergeant returned to college after decades. Seven years later, he has a second career in cybersecurity at UNLV.

UNLV Experts In The News

Realtor.com

In an era of strained housing affordability, new-home construction is one of the keys to easing the housing shortage. And some states are building faster than others. South Carolina, Idaho, and North Carolina lead the nation in permitting new homes, according to data from the Lied Center for Real Estate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. On the other hand, the more affordable Midwest was stagnant. UNLV looked at data from the U.S. Census Bureau in the first eight months of this year compared to 2025.

Realtor.com

In an era of strained housing affordability, new-home construction is one of the keys to easing the housing shortage. And some states are building faster than others. South Carolina, Idaho, and North Carolina lead the nation in permitting new homes, according to data from the Lied Center for Real Estate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. On the other hand, the more affordable Midwest was stagnant. UNLV looked at data from the U.S. Census Bureau in the first eight months of this year compared to 2025.

The Nevada Independent

Frustration over Trump and the economy dampened Republican enthusiasm and spurred young and Latino voters to swing left.

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Campus News |

Rebel Vets leader works to ensure other military-affiliated students connect with peers on campus.

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Campus News |

UNLV office at Nellis Air Force Base helps potential students manage the logistics of becoming a Rebel.

A woman and two men are seated at a classroom table with books and laptop. All are wear Rebel Vets shirts.
Campus News |

As a student, Christina McGregor is helping veterans like herself transition to college. After grad school, she plans to make an impact through public policy.

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People |

These faculty and staff members have all served their country and now help educate the next generation of dental professionals.

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People |

PBS documentaries illuminated the way to engineering for the two-time UNLV graduate focused on helping students succeed.

Recent Accomplishments

Dr. Sonal Shah (Dental) accepted an invitation to deliver the opening remarks for the second annual Las Vegas Oral Cancer Walk, organized by the Nevada Dental Hygienist Association and benefitting the Pharar Foundation. She shared background information about oral cancer, identified warning signs for patients and providers, and reinforced the need…
Zida Wang (Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art), manager of academic and community engagement, presented “From Visitors to Curators: Empowering Youth Through Digital Museum Curation” at the 2026 Imagining Creative Worlds: Common Ground Imagining Futures Series on November 11, 2026. The presentation highlighted UNLV NextGen Curators, a summer camp…
Shane W. Kraus and Kris Gunawan (both Psychology) along with UNLV professor emeritus (Sociology) Barbara Brents, coauthored a new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine examining generational and gender differences in pornography use. Led by former UNLV doctoral student Bailey Way, now an assistant professor at Southern Utah…
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