UNLV Barrick Lecture Series Presents ‘On Business and Basketball’ with Earvin 'Magic' Johnson on April 18
NBA star-turned-motivational speaker has launched businesses and nonprofits to uplift diverse, disadvantaged communities; tickets are free and available to members of campus and public.
In an effort to encourage STEM learning, UNLV engineering students partner with local high schools to help 'gear' up for First Robotics Competition as part of a new two-semester course.
An Interview with the Director of 'Mud,' Norma Saldivar
The Nevada Conservatory Theatre is proud to present the 40th anniversary of MUD by María Irene Fornés; the show will run through March 31 in the Black Box Theatre.
‘We’ve landed the plane’: How Nevada’s workforce is changing
Tope is one of the thousands of job seekers who exemplify Nevada’s changing labor force and how it reflects U.S. officials’ larger goals to tamp out inflation without causing a recession. Economists and decision-makers at the Federal Reserve are watching the labor market for clues.
From Lab to Legislature – Meet the Scientists Taking on Capitol Hill in the Fight Against Malaria
On the steps of Capitol Hill, we meet the scientists bringing their scientific battle against malaria into the world of political advocacy. They join a 100+ group of advocates lobbying their members of Congress to fund critical interventions against malaria – becoming ‘malaria champions’ as well.
Grant Helps Rebel Recycling Expand Services to Campus Neighborhoods
Revitalization efforts for Drive Up Drop Off program will include repainting dumpsters and new signage to spread the word about the program's services.
'Arts in the Center' Continues with 'Environment — Built/Natural Q&A' April 10
Experience a multitude of student-created works that reference the Built/Natural concept, as well as a Q&A, to help understand our collective place in the world.
'We Need to Talk' Series Returns April 9 for Conversation on Being Queer in Las Vegas
Sponsored by UNLV Libraries and College of Urban Affairs, the event will feature panelists who will share their experiences on LGBTQ+ life and discuss issues the queer community is facing.
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently launched a new blog, informed informality, which discusses conflict resolution, people, history, and culture. The first post, which was published earlier this week, explains his rationale for starting the blog and explores the meaning of its name.
Rian Satterwhite (Service Learning & Leadership) was interviewed about the work of the Office of Service Learning & Leadership on the latest episode of Let's Talk UNLV, hosted by Tanya Crabb (Medicine) and Sammie Scales (Student Diversity Programs). "From fostering leadership development to providing vital support for students facing basic…
Amy Reed-Sandoval (Philosophy) served as a philosophical consultant for an episode of Alma's Way titled, "Alma's Payday," which aired recently on PBS Kids.
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