UNLV Newsmakers 2022: August
a female student sits in the grass by a tree reading a book
Campus News | September 1, 2022
A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.
Growing Connections in the Community Garden
Hand planting seeds in planter at community garden.
People | September 1, 2022
Andie Davis brings the community together through the love of gardening.
Counseling Staff Expands to Meet Student Mental Health Needs
Sign outside office saying "Counseling"
Campus News | September 1, 2022
Student Counseling and Psychological Services expansion will help end wait times and extend reach to Shadow Lane Campus.  
Students Living on Campus Ready for the College Adventure
female student walking alongside moving cart
Campus News | August 31, 2022
Move-in days welcome 1,500 Rebels to UNLV's residence halls.
UNLV Sees WiFi Blossom Outdoors
Twenty-five bollards with wireless access points were installed during the spring semester, extending WiFi coverage outdoors around the east and north malls.
Campus News | August 30, 2022
New wireless access points planted around campus extend WiFi coverage outdoors around the east and north malls. 
The Interview: Kaiyang Wu
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People | August 29, 2022
Inspired by UNLV's diverse student body, two-time alumnus drawn back to mentor the next generation of Rebels.
Creating Conversation Around Diversity and Racial Literacy
Audience and stage with letters "CREATES" lit up
People | August 26, 2022
The Common Read program creates a shared experience for first-year students. 
Pediatrician Alerts Community About Polio, Need For Vaccinations
Animated Image of Polio
People | August 24, 2022
Assistant professor Josephine Sun offers expertise on the re-emergence of the polio virus and the importance of routine immunizations. 
The Race is On: Nevada is in the Driver’s Seat for Burgeoning Lithium Industry
Dr. Simon Jowitt, an associate professor in UNLV's College of Geoscience.
Business and Community | August 22, 2022
UNLV economic geologist Simon Jowitt tells us about the future of lithium battery production, green energy, and how American self-sustainability hinges on Nevada.
UNLV/CSUN Preschool Teacher Named 2022 Early Educator of the Year
Carl Esteban
Campus News | August 22, 2022
Nevada Department of Education honors pre-kindergarten teacher Carl “Mr. Carl” Esteban.
Tensions on the Taiwan Strait: Moving Forward by Looking Back
Sunset from the outskirts of Taipei, Taiwan. (Thomas Tucker)
Business and Community | August 18, 2022
UNLV political science expert explains the history of the region, why the recent U.S. political visits anger China, and the influence of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Welcome Back, Rebels: Events Highlight Start of Fall 2022 Semester at UNLV
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Campus News | August 18, 2022
Back-to-school events focus on UNLV campus traditions and student involvement.