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From left: Dr. Kate Martin, Joann Strobbe, Dr. Alison Netski, Joy Thomas, and UNLV President Chris Heavey pictured at the news conference announcing Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s $2 million gift to establish a fellowship endowment.
Business and Community |

An endowment will help sustain UNLV fellowship training and build the specialist workforce Southern Nevada needs.

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Arts and Culture |

Named for the chemical symbol for gold, Au reminds us that the most precious discoveries are often found beneath the surface.

three members of the Molasky family in front of UNLV sign
People |

Three generations of Molaskys have helped build Las Vegas. Their newest legacy is about who gets to build it next.

Kingsley Ukandu
Research |

Kingsley Ukandu is pursuing two graduate degrees so he can help take the guesswork out of public health decision making.

UNLV Experts In The News

K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3

Las Vegas is known for its odds, but downtown on Election Night offers a different kind of action, with one bar putting a uniquely Vegas spin on watching the results.

The Nevada Independent

The state’s Republican governor has walked a fine line between appeasing President Donald Trump and pitching himself as a moderate. Will voters buy it?

The New York Times

Ice, experts said, can change the shape of a plane’s wing, disrupting its aerodynamics.

Dr. Lyanna Joy LaFredo greeting the Tressler family in an exam room.
Business and Community |

These clinics play a vital role in improving access to healthcare for students who might otherwise face financial, cultural, linguistic, and transportation-related barriers to care.

An aerial image of rows of housing subdivisions
Business and Community |

Lied Center for Real Estate report pinpoints where permit, planning, and zoning choices are most likely to drive down prices; Nevada ranks 49 out of 51.

Piper Irvin in the lab holding a vial
Research |

This graduate student is putting her expertise to work on protecting Southern Nevada's most important water supply.

Bird
Campus News |

A selection of top headlines featuring UNLV experts from the front half of the fall semester.

Linjie Ying stands among cacti and other plants
Research |

Early in her education, Linjie Ying developed a strong sense of independence. Now through mentorship, the first-gen student is developing the skills needed for applied research.

Recent Accomplishments

Dr. Lisa Durette (Medicine) chaired the symposium, Innovations to Reduce Hospital Boarding for Foster Care-Involved Youth: Systems That Work, at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry on October 29, 2026.
Drew Simshaw (Law) presented on 'Ethical Impacts of AI on Administrative Hearings' at a CLE program for the Washington Office of Administrative Hearings.
April Ursula Fox, Ph.D. (Education) presented and led a fishbowl session with colleagues at the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) 2026 Annual Meeting, held Oct. 10–14 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The session explored how pursuing or earning a Ph.D. influences research administrators’ careers and contributes to the advancement of the…
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