Heather Brown: Living a Life that Matters
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Whether uplifting small businesses, supporting her alma mater, or championing student success as a Nevada regent, this year’s Achievement in Service Award recipient is happy to lend a helping hand.
Making the Grade
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Two decades after discovering a passion for teaching that she didn’t know she had, two-time grad Debbie Palacios is the College of Education Alumna of the Year.
Find Balance at Work Through UNLV’s Ergonomics and Wellness Programs for Faculty and Staff
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Personalized workstation assessments and wellness offerings help faculty and staff prevent injuries and have a healthier workday.
The Life of Showgirl Through UNLV Special Collections
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Costume sketches, photos, programs, and rare materials showcase the dazzling history of Las Vegas showgirls.
UNLV’s AiR Hub Weighs Risks and Rewards of AI in Gaming
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This latest initiative from the International Gaming Institute is setting the standard for ethical AI use in the industry.
They’re All Smiles
A white woman with long blonde hair and wearing a cream-colored top, blue pants and beige high-heel shoes sits on a dark wood table with her hands clasped around her knee as a man with thinning dark hair, plaid shirt, brown belt and dark pants leans in from her right. Both are in front of a lighted sign with the words You Make Me Smile in cursive script
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Nadim Guirguis and Megan Tufteland pivoted in their careers, they found dentistry. That led the Dental Medicine Alumni of the Year to UNLV — and to each other.
Motivation That's More than Mid: Insights from UNLV students
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As the weather starts to finally feel like fall, students give their take on the UNLV experience.
UNLV Among Select Group of Higher Ed Institutions Nationwide to Earn 2025 Seal of Excelencia for Student Success
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UNLV is one of just 18 higher education institutions, and the first from Nevada, to earn certification this year from the national Excelencia in Education network.   
A Calling To Care
Isa Avenido, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2028 student
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Medical student Maria Isabelle Avenido is inspired to pursue a medical career where the emphasis is for equitable access.
Setting the Stage
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Iñaki Sandoval has enjoyed immense success as a world-class performer, composer, producer and educator. And the Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year credits UNLV for paving the way.
The Human Element: How Lee Business School Faculty Connect with Students
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Professors’ personal stories shape how students connect and learn.
Free As a Bird
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Chill vibes and a focus on observing and preserving nature have students flocking to UNLV's Birding and Conservation Club.