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    From advancing their professions to improving the lives of others, this year’s honorees are putting their expertise to work in ways that reflect the values and experiences they gained at UNLV.

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UNLV, UMC, and military medicine partners are on a mission to strengthen healthcare in Southern Nevada.

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The Integrated Health Sciences professor has cultivated his career by helping students succeed.

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Lee Business School alumna Krishna Jayasankar Menon overcame injury to earn All-American honors and a national title. Now she's eyeing the Olympics as she works on a master's degree.

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Students in the new bachelor's program benefit from a Las Vegas home field advantage and industry connections.

UNLV Experts In The News

CDC Gaming

Early data released by researchers from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) found that a “high number” of sports bettors in Colorado exhibited signs of serious gambling problems.

Alabama Reflector

Andrew Sneed faces incumbent U.S. Rep. Dale Strong in what is rated a solid Republican district.

Martha Stewart

Add this food to your daily rotation for optimal heart-health benefts.

Dr. Nadia Gomez and Dr. Yarini Quezada alongside medical equipment.
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Two national studies led locally by UNLV Health physicians expand options for patients while raising the profile of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV as a center for clinical research.

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The senior associate director of Student Government and Activities brings more than a decade of UNLV event experience to her new role co-chairing the university’s 60th Homecoming.

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An ‘eventful’ life and career led the 2026 Silver State Award honoree to develop a philanthropic relationship with UNLV that has proven to be mutually beneficial.

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For the Patrick T. Smith Achievement in Service honoree, offering a helping hand to those in need isn’t an obligation — it’s a way of life.

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The Outstanding Faculty Award winner is committed to ensuring that all Rebels begin their careers with a wealth of financial knowledge

Recent Accomplishments

Arthur D. Soto-Vásquez (Journalism and Media Studies) recently published "Trump, Latin America, and the Caudillo Dilemma" in The New American Nightmare — Media, Populism and the Rise of Authoritarian Legacy. In the chapter, the author investigates the tendency to frame Donald Trump through Latin American caudillismo and evaluates the…
Dawn Nielsen (Law) presented "Externships and Alternative Licensure: Preparing Yourself, Your Program, and Your Institution to Shape the Future of Attorney Licensing" as part of the Externships 13 Conference: Energized by Community, Empowered by Innovation in Minneapolis.
Alanna Bitzel (Writing Center) recently represented UNLV at the virtual 2026 National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Annual Conference. In her session, "Connecting Through Our Centers: Reflections from a Campus Advising Partner," Bitzel shared key strategies for building cross-campus collaborations and led participants in exploring new…
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