Mojave Counseling Day Treatment staff, Stuart Keller (far left) and Susanna Guarino (far right), participating in a music group activity with clients.
Business and Community |

The outpatient mental health program has been serving our community for the past 32 years.

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People |

The engineering professor shares his vision for faculty development as the director for the refreshed Teaching and Learning Commons.

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Campus News |

Through initiatives like the annual Lighting & Safety Walk, departments work together to identify needed lighting repairs and safety updates.

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Campus News |

Brookings Mountain West and the Lied Center for Real Estate at UNLV host national housing policy experts to present research and discuss housing finance system reforms on Sept. 23.

UNLV Experts In The News

Yogonet Gaming News

London-based not-for-profit ESG Gaming has announced that founder Lee Willows will be part of the Esports Betting and Gambling panel being held as part of the ESI Lisbon festival, set to take place at the MEO Arena in Lisbon from September 23 to 25. Drawing on his experience as the founder of safer gambling charity YGAM, Lee will provide expert insight alongside Darius C. Gambino, Partner Saul Ewing LLP; Brett Abarbanel, Executive Director UNLV International Gaming Institute; and Urim Bajrami, Partner Stadler Völke.

Inside Asian Gaming

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game, to be held from 10 to 13 March 2025 in Sydney, has announced Dr Marla Royne Stafford as its first Conference Chair for the event. Chairing a day of the conference provides an opportunity for industry professionals and regulators to offer unique insights and perspectives, steward the conversation to highlight critical points and stimulate an exchange of ideas and discussions.

The National Interest

As the U.S. election campaign enters its decisive home stretch, with the candidates now nominated, there will be much focus on how the outcome will impact the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. We’d like to point out that the volatile South Caucasus may be affected no less by a return to a transactional approach that views Vladimir Putin favorably.

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Arts and Culture |

Just like in 'The Simpsons' TV show, there's a wealth of cultural references in the Nevada Conservatory Theatre's new production.

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Campus News |

The Teaching and Learning Commons welcomes the campus community to explore resources, join information sessions, and learn more about the initiatives to drive innovation in teaching.

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Research |

The platform transforms UNLV’s research infrastructure, enhances the university’s data-driven culture, and supports strategic decision-making to expand faculty opportunities.

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People |

The sociologist found her 'light' at UNLV by studying families seeking community and citizenship.

Wynn Las Vegas CEO Craig Billings poses in a dark blue suit in front of trees strung with white lights
People |

Hard work, resolve, self-belief — Lee Business School Alumnus of the Year Craig Billings relied on it all to climb to the top at Wynn Resorts.

Recent Accomplishments

Elizabeth Lawrence (Sociology) published a paper with co-authors at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill in the international Journal of Epidemiology. The article, titled "Data Resource Profile: Add Health Mortality Outcomes Surveillance," describes newly available mortality data for The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to…
Kathleen Thimsen (Nursing) was appointed to the serve on the Advisory Board for the Hope for Family Resilience Team Nevada Domestic Violence High Risk Teams (DVHRT). The Hope for Family Resilience Program helps to support families through education, programs, and resources. It is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of Clark County, Nevada.…
Manoj Sharma (Social and Behavioral Health; Internal Medicine) coauthored an article titled, “Effect of Mediterranean diet on body mass index and fatigue severity in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials,” in the journal Heliyon with coauthors from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Ludwig-…
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