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Anthem’s $2 Million Gift Strengthens Rheumatology Training and Care in Southern Nevada
An endowment will help sustain UNLV fellowship training and build the specialist workforce Southern Nevada needs.
A Family's Perspective On School-Based Clinics
These clinics play a vital role in improving access to healthcare for students who might otherwise face financial, cultural, linguistic, and transportation-related barriers to care.
UNLV Study: Where U.S. States Rank on New Housing Supply Pipeline
Lied Center for Real Estate report pinpoints where permit, planning, and zoning choices are most likely to drive down prices; Nevada ranks 49 out of 51.
Las Vegas Sports Jobs Have More Than Doubled in a Decade, UNLV Data Shows
Updated CBER dashboard reveals nearly 19,000 regional sports-related jobs, $860 million in annual visitor spending, and growing youth participation.
UNLV Black Fire Innovation Is Fueling Southern Nevada's Growing Tech Ecosystem
The 43,000 square-foot living lab, managed by UNLV's Office of Economic Development, brings industry and agencies together to test and develop next-gen concepts in hospitality, gaming, and entertainment.
Shaping the Future of Primary Care
After completing the internal medicine residency program, Dr. Edward Co chose to stay with the medical school to train future generations of physicians.
Maternal Child Wellness Acts As ‘One-Stop Shop’
The Maternal Child Wellness Program provides family-centered outpatient care for low-income women, infants, children, and youth affected by HIV.
UNLV Plastic Surgeon Changing Lives of Children with Facial Birth Defects
Dr. John Menezes, Las Vegas’ only fellowship-trained craniofacial surgeon specializing in cleft lip and palate repair, helps lead a new multidisciplinary clinic for patients.
The Fallout From Making a ‘Welcome to New Vegas’ Sign: Industry Connections
UNLV's entertainment engineering and design program helps boost student resumes with real-world projects and industry collaborations.
Mojave Meets Challenge of Serving the Underserved
At UNLV Health Mojave Counseling, caring for Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable residents means addressing severe mental illness with compassion and resilience.
Expanding Access to Care Through the UNLV Community Clinic
The clinic provides care to the most underserved members of the Las Vegas community, all while offering critical learning experiences to Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV students.
A Mission To Serve
At the heart of the School of Medicine's commitment to service is Jennifer Young, whose work continues to strengthen the bonds between the school and the community it serves.
UNLV ENT Surgeon Provides Advanced Cancer Treatment in Southern Nevada
Dr. Suparna Shah is part of the only team in the state performing oral cavity cancer surgeries with reconstruction.
Bridging Military & Civilian Medicine
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program participates in the Las Vegas Military-Civilian Partnership, allowing both military and civilian residents to learn skills they wouldn’t get anywhere else.
From Waitlist to Welcome: An Inside Look at the Marlow Early Childhood Education Campus
Opening fall 2026, the expanded campus will welcome up to 80 new little Rebels, giving more families access to high-quality early childhood education.
Brain Power Working for Brain Health
The department of brain health is advancing groundbreaking research while helping the community better understand cognitive wellness.
CBER Population Forecast: Clark County's Path to 3 Million Slows by a Decade
Annual forecast prepared by UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research now projects Clark County will reach 3 million residents in 2055.
Healing Through Connection
With a passion for helping people, psychiatry residents Dr. Anirudh Singh and Dr. Joel Jimenez Vargas value human connection while serving the Las Vegas community.