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70-Degrees and Snowing with Joy in the Air: The President's Holiday Village
Annual event leverages the university's community partnerships to keep spirits merry and bright for thousands.
Dressed for Success in Rebel Regalia
Faculty and staff made sure students looked their best before crossing the Thomas & Mack stage during Commencement last week.
UNLV Newsmakers 2025: November and December
A collection of the top news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
Kyle Ethelbah Named Associate Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Experience
One priority for this new role within the President's Office is launching the Institutional Engagement and Experience Council.
Annual Southern Nevada Christmas Tree Recycling Effort Begins Dec. 26
For three decades, UNLV and community organizations have hosted program to turn Christmas trees into mulch for local parks and residents; nearly 10,000 trees recycled in 2024.
UNLV Experts In The News
On Wednesday, the Clark County Commission approved a plan for Chinatown that's been years in the making: A 10-year glow-up that will include wider sidewalks, safety infrastructure, more greenery and shade, and (yes!) better parking. Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Commissioner Justin Jones, one of the architects of this plan, and professor Mark Padoongpatt, Director of Asian and Asian-American studies at UNLV, about what's in store for Spring Mountain Road, why our Chinatown is unique, and how they're hoping to avoid gentrification.
While federally decriminalizing marijuana could have “the greatest effect” on Nevada’s legal cannabis industry, reclassifying it as a less-dangerous drug could ease tax-related burdens for the businesses, according to a 2024 state-mandated report.
No matter how much we try to bust Vegas myths, we don’t always succeed. Though we are certain that many repeated Las Vegas stories are baloney, it’s not always so easy to prove it. Part 1 of this series ran last Monday.
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The Class of 2025 Becomes Rebels Forever
More than 2,300 new UNLV alumni crossed the Thomas & Mack Center stage. Watch the video recap.
UNLV English Professor Inducted into Nevada Writers Hall of Fame
Jarret Keene on the prestigious honor, Las Vegas as a genre, and becoming a ‘pop scholar.’
Championing Access: UNLV Graduate Tackles Nevada’s Health Inequities
With a decade of experience in community health and policy, Emylia Terry brings her commitment to health equity back to UNLV as an assistant professor.
Rebel Grad Slam Winner Stands Out for Research on Antibiotic-Resistant Shigella
New Ph.D. graduate Taylor Gerson credits faculty for putting her on the path toward graduate research.
The Interview: Eliza Wiggins
For IGI's community programs manager, the answer is always 'YES' when it comes to supporting career development in youth.
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