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Domestic Abuse and COVID-19
silhouette of man and woman arguing
Research | June 16, 2020
UNLV criminal justice professor Gillian Pinchevsky on the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on victims of intimate partner abuse and how society can help protect them in the future.
A Degree Two Decades in the Making
man in graduate cap and gown pictured outdoors
Business and Community | June 16, 2020
MGM College Opportunity program helps workers like Henry Melton complete their degrees and expand the skills they bring to their jobs.
The (Remote) Interview: Stacy Palacios-Esparza
Outdoor portrait of Stacy Palacios-Esparza.
People | June 15, 2020
The administrative assistant III and business student shares tips on keeping her life organized and productive.
New UNLV Center Advances Global Fight Against Alzheimer’s
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Campus News | June 15, 2020
The Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience will advance research and the science of treatment for Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders.
2020 Newsmakers: May
Eight UNLV graduates pose for a photo in their graduation attire.
Campus News | June 11, 2020
A collection of stories featuring UNLV’s continued flexibility and adaptability in the face of COVID-19.
Reform, Defund or Abolish the Police?
Protest signs read "Defund Police" and "Abolish Police"
Research | June 10, 2020
As more municipalities weigh the future of their police departments, UNLV professors explain what these movements mean and how they would work.
2020 Top Tier Award Recipient Connects Students to Real-World Experience
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People | June 9, 2020
Jenna Heath's work on peer mentoring and other programs earns her high honor from university.
UNLV Art Announces '6 Feet of Art' Virtual Exhibition
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Arts and Culture | June 8, 2020
Congratulations to the artists and designers included in the curated online exhibition that is part of the UNLV Donna Beam Gallery program.
International Consortium of Scientists Proposes New Naming System for Uncultivated Bacteria and Archaea
rows of test tube vials with blue tops
Research | June 8, 2020
UNLV microbiologist Brian Hedlund among 119 to join consensus statement published in the journal Nature Microbiology.
The (Remote) Interview: Debbie Pattni
Debbie Pattni seated in front of a computer in her home office.
People | June 8, 2020
Helping her children navigate their educational pathways led Debbie Pattni to a fulfilling career in academic advising.
Getting Back to Business
The black pyramid of the Luxor dominates a view north along the Las Vegas Strip
Business and Community | June 5, 2020
Former mayor Jan Jones Blackhurst sees a reimagined Las Vegas in the wake of coronavirus as the Strip slowly reawakens.
I’m black. I’m a peacebuilder. I want your help.
black person and white person holding hands at protest
Campus News | June 5, 2020
UNLV alumna Jessica Walters Murrey offers advice to those seeking to be allies in social change.