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A New Wave of Ecology
Through field work at the Clark County Wetlands, two UNLV graduate students are providing scientific data to help restore habitats and evaluate the health of its newest trees.
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Federal Cannabis Rescheduling 101
UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute expert explains how two pieces of federal action may impact marijuana research, sales, transport, and consumption in Nevada and beyond
Building Blocks: UNLV Outreach Program Inspires Interest in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Engineering program pairs experiential learning with internships to encourage high school students to explore STEM careers.
Susan Adair Doesn’t Pass the Buck
The second-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year brings a chemist’s precision and a service-first approach to the economics department.
A Global Route to Dental Practice in the U.S. Goes Through UNLV
UNLV's School of Dental Medicine draws experienced, internationally-trained dentists seeking U.S. licensure through a 24-month intensive curriculum.
Let's Unpack That: How These Students Are Becoming Therapists and Counselors
With programs spanning bachelor’s through doctoral levels, students can tailor their education to their specific professional goals.
UNLV Experts In The News
On June 29, the federal government will hold a hearing that will help decide whether all marijuana (not just medical cannabis and FDA-approved products) moves to Schedule III. Seven outside parties got a seat in the room. All seven oppose rescheduling. Not one supporter of reform made the list.
Results from a late-stage clinical trial of the pill daraxonrasib offers new hope for a notoriously deadly disease, doctors say.
The top DEA administrative law judge will once again hear arguments for and against downgrading marijuana's status under federal law, but marijuana rescheduling is not guaranteed.
For Anni Drury, Student Support Goes Beyond the Spreadsheet
The Lee Business School NSHE specialist reflects on adaptability, building connections with students, and the experiences that shaped her career at UNLV.
First Insurance and Risk Management Cohort Helps Open Doors for the Next Three
A new $2.6 million gift from the Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation will extend scholarship support to more students.
UNLV Dental Student Trains Peers in Life-Saving Cardiac Response Skill
Leveraging his paramedic experience, John Regis leads ACLS workshops that teach classmates to recognize and respond to medical emergencies.
Guiding the Next Generation of Physicians
Dr. Edwin Avallone mentors internal medicine residents at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, emphasizing diagnostic reasoning and patient-centered care.
More Than a Scholarship: S-STEM Program Boosts Support for All Students
A program in the School of Life Sciences is improving retention and graduation rates through mentoring services and better course design.
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