A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.

A collection of news stories from 2021 highlighting UNLV’s continuing response to COVID-19 and faculty experts who have helped make sense of the pandemic and its impact to daily life. 

UNLV researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.

An enduring commencement tradition continued Dec. 14 as UNLV president honored five outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
 

UNLV undergraduate creates a more inclusive environment for non-traditional students.

15-year-old history major Jack Rico credits his organizational skills, the resources he found at UNLV, and his mom for his success.

Program helps get undergraduates back into UNLV's labs and centers and working alongside faculty mentors.

Take a peek at the treasures and trinkets inside the historic Nevada property.

Minority-Serving Institution Student Council member Natalie Gutierrez led program Back on Track, to aid students on academic probation help overcome issues, including the pandemic, that are impacting their academic success.

English professor Amy Green on video games, digital storytelling, and player agency.

Silver State Award winner Miriam Shearing doesn't consider herself a trailblazer, but she has been a pioneer in state law and an important philanthropist for UNLV.

Damore to serve as interim executive director for two public policy research centers at UNLV that focus on critical issues facing Nevada and the nation.