Former Resident Returns to Train New Residents
Caitlin Chen, DO, is an assistant professor and associate residency program director in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.
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After completing an out-of-state fellowship, Dr. Caitlin Chen returned to Las Vegas to inspire and educate the next generation of physicians at the school of medicine.
Lead with Purpose: UNLV’s Reimagined Leadership Pathways Program
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Campus News |
Participants gain valuable mentorship and and a glimpse into administration through revamped leadership-building program.
My Professional Origin Story: Monika Neda
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People |
The professor of mathematical sciences and associate dean for research in the College of Sciences reflects on her journey. 
First Graduates of Midwifery Program Ready to Address Maternal Health Needs
Rachel Matthews, one of the first graduates of UNLV Nursing's Midwifery Program, simulates a birth during a skills lab with Kate Woeber, Ph.D., CNM, MPH, FACNM, the program director
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UNLV fills gaps in healthcare by growing Nevada's midwifery workforce with certified nurse midwives.
The Back Story: The Rose Garden
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The garden is among the many contributions to UNLV from Elaine Wynn. The business leader and philanthropist passed away April 14, 2025.
The Interview: Kara Marinch
Kara Marinch stands next to a bookshelf that holds a collection of items from her travels
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This UNLV grad and Boyd Law School student is helping to revamp UNLV’s international experiences.
Magmatic Rocks with an Extraterrestrial Twist
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UNLV geoscientist Arya Udry shares what motivates her in studying space, her work on the Mars Perseverance mission, and the world of knowledge a meteorite can bring.
UNLV Alumna Wins Presidential Honor for Advancing Radiation Detection Technologies
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People |
Three-time engineering graduate Amber Guckes blends creative thinking with technical expertise to safeguard the nation’s nuclear stockpile.
NCT Presents 'Murder on the Orient Express' May 2-11
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Arts and Culture |
All aboard for a thrilling journey of mystery and intrigue where secrets unravel, tensions rise, and the world's greatest detective must solve the ultimate whodunit before time runs out.
The Course: Race, Gender, and the Making of Modern Medicine
Several hands reach up toward a stethoscope.
Campus News |
Students examine the evolution of America’s healthcare system in the larger social, political, and economic context of the last 500 years.
UNLV's Vaccine Confidence Team Is Helping Educate Nevada Parents
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Campus News |
A group of faculty, students, and alumni roll out a campaign that encourages parents to complete their child's vaccine series. 
Barrick Lecture Series Welcomes Bestselling Author Thomas L. Friedman on April 14
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Arts and Culture |
Friedman, author and foreign affairs columnist at The New York Times, will discuss "The Big Trends Shaping U.S./China Relations Today: Economics, Technology, & Geopolitics"; tickets are free.