UNLV Media Relations

The UNLV Office of Media Relations promotes local, national, and worldwide visibility for the university and its faculty and staff. The office is committed to informing the public about the quality and diversity of the learning environment at UNLV, the level of scholarship and research, and the university's dedication to providing uses of new knowledge and scholarship to benefit the local, national, and international communities.

Website: unlv.edu/mediarelations

Articles by UNLV Media Relations

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine graduates line up to cross the commencement stage
Campus News | December 30, 2021

A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.

nurse administers shot to woman
Campus News | December 29, 2021

A collection of news stories from 2021 highlighting UNLV’s continuing response to COVID-19 and faculty experts who have helped make sense of the pandemic and its impact to daily life. 

Top of grad cap during Winter 2021 Commencement
Campus News | December 17, 2021

An enduring commencement tradition continued Dec. 14 as UNLV president honored five outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
 

UNLV Science and Engineering Building at night
Campus News | December 16, 2021

UNLV, UNR among just 146 nationwide classified by Carnegie as R1, or "Very High Research," the highest status for research institutions; UNLV and UNR first reached R1 in 2018. 

A student practices using a balance beam which is surrounded by rainbow-colored gym mats, while another student spots her.
Business and Community | August 30, 2021

Program to help fill critical health care shortage in Nevada; living lab in Las Vegas Medical District houses program, with first cohort set to graduate in spring 2023.

A close-up image of two UNLV grads holding their red UNLV mortarboards for commencement photos on campus
Campus News | May 10, 2021

Spring 2021 undergrads will be celebrated in two ceremonies over two consecutive days; UNLV also will host separate ceremonies for graduate-level students and the entire class of 2020.

Graduates seated in red caps and gown during a previous UNLV commencement
People | May 10, 2021

An enduring commencement tradition continues this spring as UNLV president honors seven outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.