News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Woman in white medical coat with the UNLV School of Medicine logo poses in front of a UNLV School of Medicine sign with her right hand in her pocket and left hand on a silver rail
People |

When Dr. Faun Lee Powers isn’t caring for patients, the School of Medicine Alumna of the Year is back at her alma mater shaping the next generation of mental health practitioners.

Dr. Harry Ching standing beside a chair in a medical exam room with equipment in the background.
People |

Dr. Harry Ching is one of only 53 ear, nose, and throat physicians in Nevada.

White woman with shoulder length brown hair wearing a bright orange dress sits on grass under a tree on UNLV's campus
People |

Anne Weisman, the 2025 Graduate College Alumna of the Year, turned a near-fatal tragedy into a lifelong passion for learning, serving, and helping everyone in her orbit get the most out of life.

First day of classes.
Campus News |

The top news stories starring university students and staff.

From left to right: Aditi Singh, MD; Kate Martin, MD; Kavita Batra, PhD; and Deborah Kuhls, MD
Research |

The medical school is dedicated to expanding its research curriculum, shaping the future of graduate medical education (GME).

Portrait of Claytee White
Business and Community |

Series brings campus and community members together to learn about current events and issues, sponsored by UNLV Libraries and College of Urban Affairs.

Jaineet (Jai) Chhabra, MD, and two “Dr. Jai Basketball: It’s for Everyone!” camp attendees practicing their basketball fundamentals.
Business and Community |

Medicine resident launches basketball camp to combine athletics, medicine, and mentorship to support children with autism. 

A classroom with UNLV letters.
Campus News |

School districts are ready for another school year, and UNLV's experts are prepared to make this the easiest return to the classroom yet.

Campus beauty.
Campus News |

A collection of the most prominent news stories from last month featuring UNLV staff and students.

Medical resident taking a woman's pulse
Business and Community |

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine and UNLV Health are united in their continued goal of providing Southern Nevadans with the best care possible.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2029 Orientation
Campus News |

The class of 2029 began its medical school journey last week at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

microscopic view of virus
Research |

Coupling wastewater surveillance and a newly developed AI algorithm can help public health organizations more quickly predict potential outbreaks.