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The Future of Vegas Fandom
What will it take to unite the city behind its new hometown teams?
The Future of Las Vegas’ Metropolitan Revolution
UNLV is ideally placed to assist — and provide — leaders to deal with the challenges of the major urban center that is Las Vegas.
UNLV’s New Research Champion
How can UNLV help our researchers soar? Mary Croughan isn’t afraid to ask the question, listen for the answer, and take action.
UNLV Preps for New Era of Philanthropic Growth
UNLV's vice president for philanthropy on the reasons behind our record-breaking $93 million fundraising year.
Growth Career: Nevada's Marijuana Industry
With limited options in Nevada for top-notch scientists, two UNLV grads welcome the high-tech jobs that the marijuana industry brought.
#RebelsTakeChances on the Frontlines of Fighting Disease
Tomas C. Walker, the 2017 Nursing Alumnus of the Year, working to develop an artificial pancreas to help patients with diabetes.
#RebelsTakeChances to Trade Job Security for Sandwiches
Jason Smylie, the Honors College Alumnus of the Year, invests in Capriotti's and ends up owning the company.
From Top to Bottom and Back Again
The director of UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research on the economic issues we can't keep kicking down the road.
Emerging Markets, Emerging Opportunities
A message from UNLV President Len Jessup.
Quick Take: Dr. Mark Doubrava on the School of Medicine
The Las Vegas physician and higher education regent discusses his own educational experience and why UNLV’s School of Medicine is so important to health of our community.
UNLV’s Student-Led Solar Decathlon Team Nears $1 Million Sponsorship Goal
Fundraising for universitywide collaboration surpasses $750,000 with support from Switch and NV Energy Foundation.
Quick Take: Benoy Jacob on Leadership in 2017
Forget national politics — the director of UNLV's new urban leadership program says those working at the city level will be affecting the most change in the coming decade.
UNLV and Lockheed Martin Collaborate on Space Exploration Projects
Under a master agreement, UNLV will provide services to Lockheed Martin that support NASA’s Orion program and other space exploration projects.
'I Had Nothing to Lose'
When Vamsee Pamula, ’92 MS Electrical Engineering, sees chances to apply his big brain to business opportunities, he takes the leap. His latest venture is a daring moneymaker — and a potential life saver.
UNLV and DuPont Industrial Biosciences Sign Corporate-Sponsored Research Agreement
DuPont Industrial Biosciences will sponsor research conducted by UNLV microbiologist Brian Hedlund.
UNLV Appoints Gardner Company as Master Developer for Harry Reid Research and Technology Park
Under the guidance of Gardner, development of the UNLV Research Park will begin this fall, creating a new economic hub in Southern Nevada.
The Issues: Immigration and the ‘Gig’ Economy
Boyd School of Law’s Ruben Garcia shares insight on the employment law issues that loom in this year’s election
Researchers’ Health-Tracker Technology Licensed By Startup
Smartwatches that help you track daily steps and heart rate? That’s old hat, according to UNLV researchers who have recently licensed their latest patent for a fitness tracker that makes calorie-counting as easy as taking a picture.