close up of conductor and unlv orchestra
Arts and Culture |

The orchestra is conducted by the artistic director Taras Krysa.

woman in white dress using silks to hang from outdoor pagoda
Research |

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

female student actor performing in a play
Arts and Culture |

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

two mariachi musicians playing instruments
Arts and Culture |

Hundreds of young artists to compete in mariachi group and vocal competitions, with a special performance by UNLV’s own Mariachi Revolución.

UNLV Experts In The News

UNILAD

A list of requirements given for people hoping to land a job as a cabin crew member in 1954 has gone viral, with each request almost more wild than the last. And to give you a quick insight as to just how shocking they really are, the first one is 'Single - Not Engaged'. In a happy relationship? Sorry, you just don't make the cut.

K.V.V.U. T.V. Fox 5

New research and samples released today by NASA and UNLV show some early results of a years long mission dedicated to determining whether the planet Mars ever supported life.

Newsweek

Apost highlighting the rigid and appearance-based qualifications required to become a flight attendant in the 1950s has gone viral on Reddit. The post, shared by Reddit user ineedtofiguremys***, has amassed 34,000 upvotes since it was posted on February 11.

man placing carboard in bin for recycling
Campus News |

The initiative explores how higher education areas like research and academics contribute to sustainability efforts.

Drew Peltier in lab with tree samples
Research |

Life Sciences professor Drew Peltier explores how trees grow, survive, and reproduce despite poor conditions — and when they might not recover.

Tim Grigsby sitting on a UNLV bench in the Academic Mall
People |

After an unexpected start in public health, this professor of social and behavioral health is uncovering the complexities of substance misuse and childhood trauma.

Erik Matthewson on the green swinging a golf club
People |

Setbacks don't deter Erik Matthewson from becoming first UNLV golf management student to reach a Tour-level event.

Haroon Sahotra in a black suit and tie
People |

Haroon Sahotra continues his passion to support faculty in his new role as associate vice provost of faculty affairs.

Recent Accomplishments

Dr. Graham McGinnis (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) and his former doctoral student Dr. Michael Dial (Ohio State University), along with other members of the Exercise Physiology and Integrated Chronobiology Lab published an article titled, "Social jetlag alters markers of exercise-induced mitochondrial adaptations in the heart," in the…
Professor Danielle Finn (Law) spoke a panel on The Future of Indian Nations Gaming & Governance (INGG) Program at the INGG Annual Symposium. 
Professor Addie Rolnick (Law) moderated a panel on The Future of Indian Nations Gaming & Governance (INGG) Program at the INGG Annual Symposium. 
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