Browse Archive

The Interview: June Cho
People | June 17, 2019
June Cho of UNLV's School of Nursing moved to Las Vegas last year after more than 20 years on the East Coast, eager to discover what life is like in the West.
Hashtag UNLV: Top 5 Instagrammable Places
A group of six students wearing red tshirts stand on an outdoor patio with a view of Las Vegas in the background.
Campus News | June 14, 2019
From epic views to campus landmarks, here's a list of the best places on campus to earn those likes.
Women's Council Spotlight: Doris Blackwell
Closeup of Doris Blackwell
People | June 13, 2019
This program officer I advocates for open communication.
A Las Vegas Leading Man
man seated at event listening
People | June 12, 2019
Former UNLV President Don Snyder has played pivotal roles in many key Southern Nevada institutions, including the UNLV School of Medicine
A Losing Game
A woman leans against a chain-link fence as the sun sets in the background.
Research | June 11, 2019
A new book reveals how current social structures thwart the mobility of black and brown youth, even those who ‘play by the rules.’
Postcards from Peru: Taking Our Final Steps
alpacas graze among Inca ruins in Cusco, Peru
Business and Community | June 10, 2019
UNLV Global Entrepreneurship Experience Program students learn about business and tourism at Machu Picchu during the last leg of their journey through Peru.
The Interview: Lisa Davis
Lisa Davis standing in tall grass at the Wetlands.
People | June 10, 2019
A triple UNLV alum, Lisa Davis has found her passion for sustainability, helping people, and adventure in UNLV's MBA programs.
Social Media for Mobilization
hand holding cell phone with social media apps on screen
Research | June 7, 2019
UNLV sociology doctoral students study how two politically polarized activist groups use social media to organize and impact legislation.
Kings of Beasts
elephant reaching into tree
Research | June 6, 2019
A new book details how colonial control impacted a continent’s relationship to its wildlife.
Changing Minds: How Do You Communicate with Climate Change Skeptics?
A dry lake bed at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Research | June 6, 2019
UNLV researcher develops new method for categorizing climate change beliefs and shares tactics for communicating with deniers.
Destined for Medical School
man shaking hand of woman in doctor's coat
People | June 5, 2019
First-year medical student Danielle Arceo is considering a career in psychiatry or pediatrics.
Driving Back to the Starting Line
A man in a UNLV basketball jersey leans on a gold-colored Oldsmobile.
People | June 5, 2019
Francisco Franco used to commute to school in a stock Oldsmobile in the late 1990s. When he was invited last year to bring the same car — now a custom lowrider — back for an art exhibit, it was a full-circle moment for the UNLV alumnus.