The trade wars, past and present, between China and the U.S. are nothing new. Neither are the harsh words between their governments. Even so, UNLV has had fairly close relations with higher education programs in China for many years. Now, the two are even closer.

Douglas Unger’s Dream City is the most ambitious novel ever written about Las Vegas. It’s an audacious attempt to explain what makes the city tick. Unger has taken up Tom Wolfe’s call to make research—reporting—the bedrock of a big, realistic work of fiction. The result is a novel in which Las Vegas is the main character, as much as if not more than the humans who populate the narrative.

After Wednesday’s attack in which a white pickup truck sped down New Orleans’ iconic Bourbon Street, killing 14 people, locals and visitors alike might wonder what security measures are in place to prevent a similar horrific situation from unfolding on the Las Vegas Strip.

After the fatal accidents that befell Jeju Air and Azerbaijan Airlines, people are worried about using airplanes. Even so, the facts on the ground show that airplanes are the safest mode of transportation so far. Why is that?

A settlement agreement between Nevada and the U.S. Department of Justice seeks to stop the practice of taking children with behavioral health disabilities away from their homes to receive treatment.

The City of North Las Vegas, in partnership with Peak Performance Partners and the Nevada Small Business Development Center at UNLV, is launching a comprehensive Business Excellence Workshop Series to empower local business owners.

A settlement agreement between Nevada and the U.S. Department of Justice seeks to stop the practice of taking children with behavioral health disabilities away from their homes to receive treatment.

A Nevada historic preservation organization is working to protect endangered sites across the state, including in Washoe County and Lake Tahoe. Preserve Nevada released its annual list to bring attention to several historic sites and categories. Among the destinations are Reno's Lear Theater, Bethel AME Church and Basque arborglyphs.

Detectives have revealed new details in the case of the 37-year-old active U.S. Army soldier, Mathew Livelsberger suggesting a possible motive behind a New Year's Day explosion. Livelsberger reportedly left written grievances before the incident.