Guiding the Next Generation of Physicians
Edwin Avallone, DO (left), with third-year, internal medicine resident Ryan Parto, MD (right).
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Dr. Edwin Avallone mentors internal medicine residents at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, emphasizing diagnostic reasoning and patient-centered care.
More Than a Scholarship: S-STEM Program Boosts Support for All Students
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A program in the School of Life Sciences is improving retention and graduation rates through mentoring services and better course design.
Building Alumni Connections Through Quiet, Consistent Service
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Named the 2026 UNLV Classified Staff Rookie of the Year, Jennifer Belch brings a service-first mindset to supporting alumni engagement.
UNLV Newsmakers 2026: May
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A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
The Interview: Amber Sewell
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Through games and hands-on learning, this teaching and learning librarian helps faculty slay instructional design.
Chris Viton Returns to UNLV with a Long View on Leadership
Chris Viton in suit and red tie
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Chief financial officer and vice president for Business Affairs reflects on the work that helps the university thrive behind the scenes.
Research in Brief: Key to Managing Leaky Gut Could Lie in Common Compound We’re Already Eating
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Researchers in UNLV’s Guha Lab are finding simple solutions to the problem of leaky gut that could improve future therapeutics. 
The Photographer Behind Las Vegas’ Image
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The Robert Scott Hooper Photograph Collection at UNLV preserves decades of celebrity portraiture, commercial imagery, and the changing visual culture of Las Vegas. 
A Lucky Break Leads to Emergency
Alexander Turner, MD, third-year resident in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine
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Resident physician Alexander Turner shares his journey to emergency medicine and how he plans to stay in Las Vegas after completing his training.
International Network of Observatories Highlights New Level of Precision Gravitational Wave Astronomy
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Updated LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA catalog features 161 gravitational wave events between April 2024 and January 2025, including evidence of second-generation black holes and the clearest-ever gravitational wave signal.
The Fountain of Youth for Lithium Batteries
Pravica and his X-ray device.
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UNLV physics lab works on new research harnessing the power of X-rays to extend the lifespan of batteries in electric cars and cell phones.
UNLV College of Liberal Arts Offers Slate of Enriching Summer Camps for High Schoolers
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New community partnerships expand offerings for hands-on activities and off-campus learning.