Engineering His Future
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UNLV History |
As a young adult, Dave Swallow had to make a difficult family decision, one that led the Engineering Alumnus of the Year to UNLV and positively shaped his personal and professional trajectories.
The Interview: Zarinah Washington
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People |
Setting up students for success is the goal for this School of Social Work field liaison.
Crowning Achievements
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People |
After building a career in the manufactured home industry, Leo Poggione — UNLV’s 1991 Homecoming King — reigns supreme as the Business School Alumnus of the Year.
Raising the Bar
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People |
A passion for justice drove Boyd Law Alumna of the Year Shane Jasmine Young to become a difference-making lawyer. Now her twin daughters (and fellow Rebels) are following in her footsteps.
UNLV Wind Orchestra Performs 'Grit & Glory' Oct. 9
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Arts and Culture |
The concert brings together cinematic excitement, lyricism, and a landmark repertoire for an unforgettable opening night.
PAC Welcomes Grammy-winning Classical Guitarist Jason Vieaux Oct. 22
Jason Vieaux playing guitar
Arts and Culture |
Described by NPR as 'perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation.'  
Peter Arceo’s Bet on UNLV Pays Off
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People |
A brief campus visit during a chance trip to Las Vegas set the Hospitality Alumnus of the Year on a journey to the top of the hotel-casino org chart.
Black Mountain Institute Anniversary Photo Exhibition Now Open
collage of images of BMI lecturers and guests over the years
Arts and Culture |
Images that represent BMI’s 20-year history are on display through May 2026.
Healing ‘Powers’
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People |
When Dr. Faun Lee Powers isn’t caring for patients, the School of Medicine Alumna of the Year is back at her alma mater shaping the next generation of mental health practitioners.
Well Suited to the Story: How Costume Shapes Every Character
four Hedda Gabler characters
Arts and Culture |
Step into the visual world of ‘Hedda Gabler,’ the opening production of the Nevada Conservatory Theatre's 25th season.
UNLV Hosts Fall 2025 Brookings Mountain West Visiting Scholars
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Campus News |
Scholars bring their expertise in American politics, workforce development, financial regulation, federal assistance programs, college access, and community-based planning.
The Interview: Amy Reed-Sandoval
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People |
Kids and everyday people make the best philosophers, according to professor Amy Reed-Sandoval.