News: Division of Research

Black Fire rendering
Business and Community |

The 43,000 square-foot “Black Fire Innovation” space will include replicated elements of a Caesars casino and resort to provide real-life conditions for product testing and a place for students to train to enter the workforce of the future.

artist conception of cosmic event
Research |

Two dense, city-sized stars collided in a galaxy far, far away; the resulting X-rays give UNLV’s Bing Zhang and international team of astronomers a new way to spot when it happens and a rare glimpse into how neutron stars form.

Collage of students
Research |

UNLV’s Research & Creative Honors Program provides undergraduates with unique opportunities that prepare them for graduate studies.

two white pills, one red caplet
Research |

A new book by social work professor An-Pyng Sun walks readers through the roots of addiction and treatment.

four portraits of women
Research |

Four students on the chances they’ve taken, the confidence they’ve gained, and the dreams they continue to chase.

Drew Brunson
People |

Drew Brunson’s decision to attend UNLV’s hands-on MBA program led to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an esports career.

Becky Harris seated on exterior bench
Business and Community |

Former Nevada Gaming Control Board chairwoman will study policy and regulatory issues related to legal sports wagering.

Vegetables and fruit
Research |

Discount stores offer a good option to both low-income and budget shoppers, UNLV research finds.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Research |

The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs recognizes UNLV as an experienced, accomplished research institution.

conceptual image of Team Las Vegas' 2020 Solar Decathlon home entry
Business and Community |

Students will build sustainable home of healing for military veterans as they compete against international teams in U.S. Department of Energy contest.

dna strand made of veggies atop a dinner plate with silverware at sides
Business and Community |

Food Genes and Me is a site and software that lets users figure out health risks and how to solve them within minutes.

U.N.L.V. students holding large check
Business and Community |

Inaugural hackathon offered UNLV students unique opportunity to generate innovative commercial products; winner announced during CES 2019 in Las Vegas.