Groundbreaking discovery was the norm for Rebel researchers in 2022. Here's a selection of our favorite news-making UNLV research highlights from the year. 

Five UNLV graduates will be recognized by President Keith E. Whitfield during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.
 

After spending most of her public health career living out of a suitcase, Louisa Messenger has settled down to bring her expertise in infectious diseases and insects to Las Vegas.

Crystal Rose Schulz, a 2022 Alumna of the Year, launches an initiative to prioritize the wellbeing of Southern Nevadans and their living spaces.

UNLV infectious disease expert Brian Labus offers a primer on monkeypox — what it is, how it spreads, and what you need to know to protect yourself. 
 

University-wide policy, approved by institution's policy committee last fall, takes effect on Aug. 15, 2022. 

The medical school's Kristin Steffen lives life large in both her professional and personal lives.

Nicotine impacts bone health — upping chance of wrist, spine, other breaks by nearly 40%.

UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

One of the biggest rewards of public health, according to Gabriela Buccini, is the ability to make the world better for so many – in her case, mothers and babies. 

Campuswide policy, approved last fall, goes into effect Aug. 15, 2022. 

Working with a local nonprofit, public health professor Sheila Janofsky's class literally led students down a path toward learning: They evaluated walking trails in Southern Nevada.