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How a stubborn bird dropping on a campus building helped spark the winning students’ idea for a high-rise window-cleaning drone.
Joyce Woodhouse leaves Nevada better for children and families.
Interim President Chris Heavey spoke of UNLV’s important role in the community and the power of research universities to drive progress worldwide.
UNLV plans a new Lee Business School building to strengthen the region’s workforce, expand industry partnerships, and support Southern Nevada’s growing economy.
Before heading to the State of the University address on April 8, take a peek inside Chris Heavey’s office.
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The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved a multimillion-dollar Vegas Loop station on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus on Monday. The vote follows a Dec. 4, 2025, meeting in which UNLV President Chris Heavey revealed the university previously declined the tech company’s proposal for a station.
Board votes to allow Vegas Loop station on campus with 25% student discount
A UNLV campus station for the Boring Co.’s Vegas Loop system was approved Monday by the Board of Regents in a meeting despite complaints about the company’s record of environmental and workplace safety.
Months after shelving the idea over parking concerns, UNLV is back on track to host a Vegas Loop station, with the Board of Regents set to decide next week whether to approve a deal with the Boring Company.
UNLV may open a satellite office in the heart of downtown Las Vegas.
Regeneration has long been the stuff of science fiction. At UNLV, researchers are now studying frogs that can regrow their eyes in days — work that could bring that idea closer to reality for human patients.
