From left to right: Dean Marc J. Kahn, Dr. Jefferson Kinney, Dr. Kate Zhong, Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, and Dr. Mark Guadagnoli at the “Brain Health Frontiers: Tackling Alzheimer's Together” panel discussion.
Campus News |

The 'Brain Health Frontiers: Tackling Alzheimer's Together' panel discussion highlighted the revolutionary research the department of brain health is conducting to fight Alzheimer’s disease.

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Arts and Culture |

The plays, written by some of the most important voices in American theatre, are funny, poignant, and tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time.

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Arts and Culture |

Praised by The New York Times, the remarkable quartet is a multi-faceted ensemble taking chamber music in new directions. 

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Arts and Culture |

The concert features works by faculty and guest artists, including the classic Lords of Persia (1965) by Erick Hawkins, a significant 20th century choreographer.

UNLV Experts In The News

Las Vegas Sun

UNLV retained its Research 1 Carnegie designation as one of the nation’s highest-performing research universities.

Las Vegas Sun

UNLV retained its Research 1 Carnegie designation as one of the nation’s highest-performing research universities.

Bloomberg

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP’s disqualification as bankruptcy counsel for brand manager Franchise Group Inc. is a lesson for Big Law firms that ethical walls and conflicts counsel won’t always solve larger issues over impartiality.

volunteers at donation drive on UNLV campus
Business and Community |

Nearly 30 student volunteers collected 15 pallets and delivered them to the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA.

A father plays a synth piano with his daughter.
Campus News |

Students explore the soundtracks to history in the vibe-iest way possible.

close up of conductor and unlv orchestra
Arts and Culture |

The orchestra is conducted by the artistic director Taras Krysa.

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Research |

Communication studies professor Laura Martinez researches how circus organizations and performers can support career longevity and physical health.

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Arts and Culture |

The shorts are a series of 10-minute plays by exciting American playwrights.

Recent Accomplishments

Ph.D. graduate Kathryn Baustian and Barbara Roth (both Anthropology) published "Positions of Power: Situational Flexibility in Mimbres Society" in the January issue of American Antiquity. 
A recent study conducted by faculty members Dr. Kai-Yu Ho and Dr. Jing Nong Liang (both Physical Therapy), along with Doctor of Physical Therapy students Michael Carpio, John Donohue, and Jacob Kissman, investigates the link between knee pain and hip muscle activation. Patellofemoral pain (PFP) — a common knee condition — has traditionally been…
Jordan Fischette (Student Life) was published as the lead author of the chapter, "Inclusive Greek Life: Distributive Leadership and Boosting DEI in Fraternities and Sororities," in the textbook, Creating Positive and Inclusive Change in Educational Environments.
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