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Dr. Laura Shaw treating a patient inside an exam room
Business and Community |

Nevada RESEP is working to ensure those impacted by radioactive fallout receive services, education, and compensation.

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Campus News |

Roadway repairs, building renovations, accessibility improvements, and new infrastructure are among the latest projects.

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Arts and Culture |

50 Sisters, 50 Cousins, and 50 reasons not to say I do. NCT presents Charles L. Mee’s Big Love, a hilarious reimagining of an ancient Greek myth.

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Arts and Culture |

NEXTET, the contemporary chamber music series at the UNLV School of Music, features 20th and 21st-century concert music performed by faculty, students, and guest artists.

UNLV Experts In The News

The Nevada Independent

The governor's direct control over state and national economic factors is more limited than most realize, but that doesn't matter to voters.

The Nevada Independent

The governor's direct control over state and national economic factors is more limited than most realize, but that doesn't matter to voters.

Las Vegas Review Journal

As Nye County investigates a vehicle chase in Las Vegas last month that ended after the deputy’s patrol car appeared to ram the suspect’s motorcycle, questions remain as to whether the deputy exercised best practices not only in initiating the chase but also in how he ended the pursuit.

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People |

How learning to ask for help can help students explore new career paths and build confidence for life after graduation.

three women under a sign that reads "many dreams. one mission."
Research |

Public Health professor Gabriela Buccini and her team are studying the needs of mothers and children to help improve health outcomes for families.

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UNLV History |

Karen J. Wagner grew up listening to her dad talk about his days in the Army. She knew she wanted to be a soldier too. At UNLV, she was in ROTC and then spent nearly two decades working her way up the ranks. On September 11, 2001, she went to her office at the Pentagon.

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People |

The Honors College Alumnus of the Year says UNLV gave him the confidence to tackle complex problems, a skill he now puts to work as a software engineer at Google.

Thomas Ware
People |

The College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year helps homeowners and community associations navigate property rules and controversies in contract law.

Recent Accomplishments

Camisha Fagan (Sociology) defended her dissertation proposal on September 8, 2026. She is now All But Dissertation status. 
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds Office) recently published a post on Informed Informality, his blog that considers people, organizations, conflict, and culture, among other things. The post takes a humorous look at how important it is to know who you are and what you want via the Aquabats' acclaimed song "The Shark Fighter."
Danielle Finn (Law) presented to members of the Governor’s Cabinet at the North Dakota State Capitol. Her presentation examined treaty rights and cross-jurisdictional frameworks pertaining to the five federally recognized Tribal Nations in North Dakota.
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