For nearly 40 years before the downturn of 2008, the gaming industry had been touted as "recession-proof." But, as the economic downturn intensified and the national gambling spend declined, it became clear that consumer demand for casino gambling was indeed sensitive to larger economic fluctuations.

Shipra De, A Triple Major at UNLV, Among an Elite Group of Aspiring Scientists, Mathematicians and Engineers Honored with 2010 Scholarship

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Element 117 Created at Research Facility in Dubna, Russia; Data Analysis Support Provided by UNLV Researchers

Discussion With Brookings Senior Fellow William Frey at 5:30 p.m. in Greenspun Hall Auditorium at UNLV

Civil Engineering Students from 17 Universities - including UNLV – Put Technical, Environmental Design Skills to Test During Competition April 8-10

Michael Dakduk Recognized for Leadership Potential and Intellectual Ability From a Field of Nearly 600 Candidates

Although they are small in number — five full-time faculty members and one part-time professor — and their program is relatively new, UNLV astrophysics professors have not escaped the attention of the National Science Foundation and NASA. Both agencies now actively fund the group's research and rely on their expertise to ensure mission success.

While drought conditions in the West continue to produce record drops in water levels at Lake Mead, a rising tide of research at UNLV seeks to address some of the region's most pressing water issues.

Increasing the number of graduates is still a priority, but UNLV’s School of Nursing also seeks to build its research and enhance understanding of the endeavor.