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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.
Actress, model, and best-selling author will present "From Icon to Author: Brooke Shields on Life in the Spotlight" at 7:30 p.m. on April 20 at UNLV; tickets are free.
President In The News
When Fallon resident Kelli Kelly walks across the stage at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center tonight to receive her master’s degree in urban leadership, she’ll do so knowing her work created real change. She’s being recognized as one of six outstanding graduates from this year’s class, finishing with a near-perfect grade-point average and an impressive roster of professional achievements. Her crowning moment came last year when the Nevada Legislature passed Assembly Bill 352 — landmark legislation expanding cottage food sales regulations and establishing one of the first statewide frameworks for cottage cosmetics businesses in the country. The bill was Kelly’s passion project, and she’s quick to credit UNLV’s support as a driving force behind its passage.
It has been a record-setting year for UNLV. According to interim president Chris Heavey, over the last year, UNLV has seen record enrollment with about 34,000 students, record research expenditures at $134 million, and a record 52% graduation rate. With that growth comes expansion. On Wednesday, Heavey gave the 2026 State of the University address and laid out plans for several big projects that are on the horizon. That includes updated plans for a memorial garden, a new parking garage, expanding preschool programs, and a new business building.
When UNLV opened its doors in 1957, the campus was little more than a handful of buildings just off Maryland Parkway — two of which still stand today. Nearly seven decades later, the university is continuing to evolve, this time with a new facility set to house the rapidly expanding Lee Business School. Interim President Chris Heavey highlighted the university’s growth trajectory at the annual State of the University address Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center’s Strip Pavilion.
Heavey highlights record enrollment, research growth and plans for memorial garden
Las Vegas-area leaders applauded several announcements during the UNLV State of the University address. The interim president, Chris Heavey, appearing to give the coming year a good grade.
During his address, he spoke about major projects happening at UNLV right now.
