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Takeaways from the 2026 UNLV State of the University Address
Interim President Chris Heavey spoke of UNLV’s important role in the community and the power of research universities to drive progress worldwide.
From Round to Remarkable: How UNLV’s Lied Library Became the Heart of Campus
When the original Dickinson Library proved too small for a growing university, a new facility transformed research, study, and campus life.
The Clock's Keepers
With each change of hands, the UNLV Clock Tower risks being forgotten — but new routines by Facilities Management are keeping it finely tuned.
Improving Accessibility Over Time with UNLV Campus Projects
Decades of infrastructure improvements and evolving standards show how UNLV has embedded accessibility into campus planning, design, and digital spaces.
The Back Story: The 'Mom' in the Middle
'UNLV Magazine' reader helps identify booster Edith 'Edie' Kraemer.
The Back Story: The Fremont Cannon Caper
The story behind the Battle for Nevada rivalry trophy began with Rebel pranksters in the dark of the night.