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Building Belonging for UNLV's 2,300 Military-Affiliated Students
With a suite of services, UNLV's Military and Veteran Services Center helps students access their educational benefits and juggle their responsibilities.
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Las Vegas Sports Jobs Have More Than Doubled in a Decade, UNLV Data Shows
Updated CBER dashboard reveals nearly 19,000 regional sports-related jobs, $860 million in annual visitor spending, and growing youth participation.
Engineering the Supports Before Student Veterans Need Them
Rebel Vets leader works to ensure other military-affiliated students connect with peers on campus.
Enrolling Military Families On the Double
UNLV office at Nellis Air Force Base helps potential students manage the logistics of becoming a Rebel.
A Top-Down Changemaker: Social Work Student Takes Aim at Veterans Homelessness
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.
UNLV School of Dental Medicine Salutes Its Faculty Veterans
These faculty and staff members have all served their country and now help educate the next generation of dental professionals.
UNLV Experts In The News
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.
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.
Frustration over Trump and the economy dampened Republican enthusiasm and spurred young and Latino voters to swing left.
The Interview: Ginger Wilkins
PBS documentaries illuminated the way to engineering for the two-time UNLV graduate focused on helping students succeed.
Precision and Purpose Behind the Scenes: Joscelyn Rachal
The Air Force veteran has found a new way to serve through her work as a program officer in the School of Dental Medicine.
From the USS Ranger to UNLV: Dr. Doug Ashman
After seven years in the Navy, the prosthodontist now mentors future dentists in clinical excellence.
From Private Practice to Presidential Recognition: Dr. Danny Wong
After 20 years in the Air Force, periodontist finds purpose in teaching and mentoring the next generation of dental professionals.
Jonathan Hilpert: Turning Insight into Impact
A few months into his role, the new assistant vice president for research engagement shares his top initiatives while previewing the 2026 Interdisciplinary Research Symposium.
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