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How UNLV’s English Language Center Builds Community Through Kindness
Valerie Pierce is working to define what it means to educate students in a global city.
The Course: Global Nutrition and Cultural Food Practices
A UNLV nutrition class explores how culture, politics, and religion shape what’s on the plate.
From UNLV Training to the Front Lines of Care in Syria
Dental residency prepares Dr. Will Kalout to deliver emergency care during a humanitarian mission to his parents’ homeland.
UNLV Global Connects the World to Campus
The initiative serves as the university’s central hub for international programs and initiatives.
A Plane, a Patient, and a Legacy: Why I Chose the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine
A medical student reflects on how a trip to Armenia reminded her why she chose medicine and UNLV to pursue her dream.
A Calling To Care
Medical student Maria Isabelle Avenido is inspired to pursue a medical career where the emphasis is for equitable access.
A UNLV Grad Student's Global Search for Water Scarcity Solutions
Water engineer Gabson Baguma presents his research on an international stage at Nobel Laureate Meeting.
Barrick Lecture Series Welcomes Bestselling Author Thomas L. Friedman on April 14
Friedman, author and foreign affairs columnist at The New York Times, will discuss "The Big Trends Shaping U.S./China Relations Today: Economics, Technology, & Geopolitics"; tickets are free.
Community Forum on US-Mexico Relations on Aug. 27
Brookings foreign policy expert and UNLV faculty to discuss Southern border relationship as part of free public lecture series.
Tensions on the Taiwan Strait: Moving Forward by Looking Back
UNLV political science expert explains the history of the region, why the recent U.S. political visits anger China, and the influence of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Water as a Source of Life — and of Conflict
Hydrophilanthropy, the practice of aiding those in water-scarce regions, can transform lives. But when done carelessly, it can lead to immeasurable harm.
Propaganda Pollution: UNLV Expert on Russia’s Information Warfare
Ukraine native, chemist, and policy researcher Mary Blankenship explains how one aspect of the Russia-Ukraine war is being fought online, on TV, and on social media platforms.
Russia-Ukraine War: UNLV Experts Available for Media Inquiries
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, UNLV researchers are available to provide expertise.
The Issues: The Syrian Refugee Crisis
Political scientist Tiffiany Howard explains the causes and potential effects of the thousands of people fleeing Syria’s ongoing civil war.
State of Terror
History professor Thomas Wright explores government repression in Latin America in his award-winning book.