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Campus News |

A flowery collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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Business and Community |

In places where patients often travel hours or go without treatment, UNLV-trained dentists are closing critical gaps in access.

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Research |

UNLV is the first from Nevada to join elite group of public and private research libraries from across the U.S. and Canada.
 

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Campus News |

Regular aerobic activity may reduce inflammation, support brain health, and help slow symptom progression.

UNLV Experts In The News

MedCity News

Axsome Therapeutics’ Auvelity expanded its label to include treating agitation in Alzheimer’s disease patients. It’s just the second FDA-approved drug for this indication, and Axsome’s pill has a safety advantage.

Time

The partial government shutdown that left the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unfunded for 75 days ended on Thursday. But the toll it has taken on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may still be felt for months to come, experts have warned.

Pharmaceutical Executive

The agency’s decision marks the first approval of a drug with this specific mechanism of action for one of the most burdensome and clinically challenging symptoms of the disease.

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People |

More than 3,000 young people across Southern Nevada have participated in leadership workshops spearheaded by a UNLV student.

Three people holding an oversized ceremonial for $5,000 made out to "President's Investment Challenge First Place"
Campus News |

Competition was fierce for the 79 student teams that managed portfolios of $500,000.

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People |

Ying Guo, 2026 Community-Based Research Award recipient, works with Boys Town Nevada to improve support systems available for Clark County children and families.

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People |

Jennifer Byrnes’ work has helped resolve unidentified and missing person cases, filling critical gaps in service and expertise.

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People |

The mathematical sciences professor reflects on a path that began with a one-year appointment and grew into a 52-year career as UNLV’s longest-serving faculty member.

Recent Accomplishments

Leah Chan Grinvald (Law) was honored by the Clark County Bar Foundation as a 2026 Liberty Bell Award recipient. The award is presented to an individual in the community who upholds the rule of law, contributes to good government within the community, stimulates a sense of civic responsibility, and encourages respect for the law in the courts.
Dr. Neamat Hassan (Dental) has been appointed as associate editor to the editorial board of Odontology. Published by Springer Nature, Odontology is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research and review articles in dentistry and craniofacial research.
Dr. Ken Reed and Dr. Amanda Okundye (both Dental) represented UNLV School of Dental Medicince during the 2026 Annual Scientific Session of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists. Okundaye gave a lecture titled, “The Changing Landscape of Street Drugs.” Reed accepted his re-election as president of the American Dental Board of…
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