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Voting for Third Annual Sphere XO Student Design Challenge Now Open
Public can vote daily to select Las Vegas-based student winners to have their art featured on Sphere's Exosphere in celebration of Pi Day.
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UNLV Newsmakers 2026: January
A look at some of the most eye-grabbing headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.
CBER Report: Nevada Led the Nation in Post-Pandemic Small Business Growth
New analysis by UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research shows that 40 percent of Nevada’s employer firms were created after COVID-19 as new entrepreneurs reshaped the state’s recovery.
UNLV World Music Chamber Ensemble Presents the 2026 Lunar New Year Concert March 17
Now in its fourth year, this large-scale annual event has become a signature cultural celebration in Las Vegas, bringing together music, movement, and cross-cultural dialogue on one stage.
The Course: Economics of Sport and Entertainment
When stadiums, Super Bowls, Swifties, and superfans become your case studies.
UNLV Study Reveals the Cyclical Nature of Trauma and Pain in Early Aftermath of Sexual Assault
New research shows PTSD symptoms and pain can trigger one another in the first few weeks after sexual assault.
UNLV Experts In The News
Although St. Valentine lends his name to Valentine’s Day, he did not become known as the patron saint of lovers until hundreds of years after his death. The third-century priest lived during a time when Christians were persecuted for their religious beliefs. Records and historic liturgical calendars indicate he was martyred, though what exactly led to his murder is a bit murky.
A FOX5 story into speeding on the 215 around Stephanie has generated nearly 700 comments on Facebook, with many drivers defending excessive speeds in construction zones.
Much like the origins of Valentine’s Day, the real identity of St. Valentine remains a bit of a mystery. The holiday’s namesake, a martyred priest, actually could have been one of multiple men. Although many think of him as the patron saint of lovers, this reputation likely began centuries after his death.
Improving Accessibility Over Time with UNLV Campus Projects
Decades of infrastructure improvements and evolving standards show how UNLV has embedded accessibility into campus planning, design, and digital spaces.
From Virtual to Hands-On: Transforming Anatomy Education at UNLV
How medical students are mastering anatomy through human body dissection, plastinated specimens, and immersive technologies.
UNLV Athletic Training Professor Channels Personal Experiences into Research Project for New Moms
Through UNLV-UNR Extension collaboration, Kara Radzak hopes to better inform new mothers about proper exercise before and after childbirth.
Barrick Museum of Art Launches Three Major Exhibitions
The artworks on view will include sculptures, drawings, prints, photography, video and audio art, and more, from an array of national and international artists.
The Interview: Marie Padilla
This operations specialist at the School of Medicine is powered by main-character energy and a lot of sticky notes.
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