A selection of top headlines featuring UNLV experts from the front half of the fall semester.

Heavey, a longtime UNLV faculty member and administrator, was named UNLV's 12th permanent president on Oct. 16 after serving as the university's interim president since April 2025. 

UNLV plans a new Lee Business School building to strengthen the region’s workforce, expand industry partnerships, and support Southern Nevada’s growing economy.

Before heading to the State of the University address on April 8, take a peek inside Chris Heavey’s office.

University’s online nursing master’s programs, bachelor’s in psychology, and master’s in engineering crack the top 50 in publication’s annual list of nation’s best online degree programs. 
 

2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification renewal lauds UNLV’s continuing work to strengthen partnerships and critical needs outreach.

Scholars, business leaders, and diplomats convened to emphasize the critical role of people-to-people exchange in strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Fall 2025 marks another historic milestone as UNLV surpasses 33,000 students and reaches new high for both graduation rate and total graduates.