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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).

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.

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People |

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 |

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

UNLV Experts In The News

Medium

When I speak with a European, they often categorize me as an American, as if everyone across this vast geography shares one history, one culture, and one set of values.

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.

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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.

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.

Recent Accomplishments

Aparna Polavarapu (Law) recently joined Dr. Debbie Billings’ "Mutual Aid" class at the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health as a guest lecturer. 
Paul Vincent Ruma (Anthropology) returned to Harvard University as an invited speaker on October 15, 2026, for Floor Lords at 45: Breaking as a Living Knowledge System. Ruma co-led a lecture and discussion with internationally recognized Breaking practitioner and DJ Lino “Lean Rock” Delgado, examining Breaking as a cultural knowledge system…
Lloyd Jensen (Medical Education) was invited Professor at Congreso Conmemorativo del 75 Aniversario de la Academia Mexicana de Pediatria at Mexico City October 13 to 17.  He presented opening lecture on the Taller de Transporte Pediatrico y Neonatal.  
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