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R1: UNLV Retains Place Among Nation's Top Research Universities
UNLV was recognized with its third consecutive R1 designation for research excellence from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
The Course: R&B and Black Masculinity
Students explore the soundtracks to history in the vibe-iest way possible.
UNLV Symphony Orchestra Performs Richard Strauss' Tone Poem 'An Alpine Symphony' Feb. 26
The orchestra is conducted by the artistic director Taras Krysa.
More Pain, More Applause? Why Aerialists Perform Despite Their Injuries
Communication studies professor Laura Martinez researches how circus organizations and performers can support career longevity and physical health.
NCT Proudly Presents the World Premiere of 'Shorts: Climate Plays' Feb. 27-March 9
The shorts are a series of 10-minute plays by exciting American playwrights.
UNLV Experts In The News
For years, a rumor has circulated that greeting card companies invented Valentine's Day, which falls yearly on Feb. 14.
The history of Valentine's Day is mushy. It's been linked to a 12th-century poem about birds mating, the Christian-martyr-turned-Saint Valentine and a deadly fertility ritual in ancient Rome, but Elizabeth Nelson, an associate professor of history at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, thinks that's all a stretch.
Whimsical, color-drenched destinations are experiencing a revival across the US, but their sudden comeback is driven by more than just nostalgia
Iconic Mariachi Extravaganza Comes to UNLV March 8
Hundreds of young artists to compete in mariachi group and vocal competitions, with a special performance by UNLV’s own Mariachi Revolución.
UNLV Selected for Prestigious Carnegie Sustainability Classification Pilot
The initiative explores how higher education areas like research and academics contribute to sustainability efforts.
A Redwood-loving Researcher on Why Las Vegas Is Perfect for Studying the Limits of Trees
Life Sciences professor Drew Peltier explores how trees grow, survive, and reproduce despite poor conditions — and when they might not recover.
The Interview: Timothy Grigsby
After an unexpected start in public health, this professor of social and behavioral health is uncovering the complexities of substance misuse and childhood trauma.
In It to Win: UNLV Alumnus Lands His Spot on the PGA Tour
Setbacks don't deter Erik Matthewson from becoming first UNLV golf management student to reach a Tour-level event.
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