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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.

unlv wind orchestra
Arts and Culture |

This extraordinary performance brings together some of the most distinguished figures in American wind band history to celebrate our nation's rich musical heritage.

photo illustration of Jackie Kennedy
Arts and Culture |

From a young Jacqueline Kennedy's college years to an eco-conscious twist on Cinderella, UNLV Opera brings two imaginative one-act productions to the stage Nov. 12-13.

UNLV Experts In The News

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?

Reno Gazette-Journal

Northern Nevada’s U.S. House race could be the state’s most significant election in 2026 — not because of the consequences of who wins, but because it’s even competitive, forcing Republicans to spend resources that could be helping other candidates.

Indica News

Radon gas is a naturally occurring, colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive noble gas that serves as the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths and the second-leading cause of lung cancer worldwide after cigarette smoking.

Nevada
Campus News |

Professor Michael Green offers a history lesson in why Nevadans say the state's name the way we do.

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Campus News |

Campus resources help incoming students find a sense of community while keeping their graduation plans on track.

Dr. Robert Hernandez in front of the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building.
Campus News |

The school is producing future physicians whose licensing exam scores and residency match rates rival medical schools across the country.

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Arts and Culture |

When the corrupt city council of a mid-sized American town mistakes a penniless drifter for a federal accountability agent, it's a slap-dash scramble to the bottom.

Joe Williams
Arts and Culture |

This concert features guest artists Clint Holmes, Naomi Mauro, and Laura Taylor, as well as jazz vocal faculty Lara Vivian Smith, Gary Fowler, and Jo Belle Yonely.

Recent Accomplishments

Juanita Hinojosa (Educational Psychology), Ash Quinn (CAEO Student Support), Anabel Chavva (Medicine), and Mel Hernandez (Sciences) co-authored an article for New Directions for Student Services (NDSS) titled "Take What You Need: Addressing Basic Need Insecurities at an HSI & AANAPISI." Having served in roles that directly support…
The Las Vegas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Pinnacle Awards, recently recognized Afsha Bawany (Urban Affairs) and Benjamin Richards and Michael Porter (both Integrated Marketing and Branding). They received the Award of Excellence for producing the video "Making a Difference in the School of Social Work," featuring…
Emily Janes (Couple & Family Therapy), presented the results of her study, Maintaining Family Relationships after Religious Disaffiliation: A Grounded Theory, at the annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion.
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