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First-year UNLV medical student on overcoming obstacles: 'Years of therapy helped me a lot from where I was”

By Art Benavidez | Nov 5, 2022

A first-year medical student at the University of Nevada Las Vegas’ Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine has overcome numerous obstacles in her life in order to find a better future.

‘I knew there was so much stuff to be done,’ says former UNLV alumna on becoming Las Vegas Raiders president

By Art Benavidez | Nov 5, 2022

An alumna of University of Nevada Las Vegas 's William S. Boyd School of Law, and Nevada's first Black city attorney, is now the president of the Las Vegas Raiders.

UNLV professor fights 'infectious diseases that are spread by insects'

By Art Benavidez | Nov 4, 2022

A University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Public Health professor said her childhood fascination with science led to her becoming an expert on infectious diseases.

UNLV professor on $4 million grant for mental health services expansion: 'This has been the result of the hard work of many people'

By Art Benavidez | Nov 4, 2022

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas and its community partners have been given $4 million in grants in order to expand mental health services.

Moody on goal of University of Nevada conference: ‘Meet the unique educational needs of human subjects research oversight professionals’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 31, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Office for Human Research Protections Research Community Forum recently held a two-day conference that advocates for human subjects in research.

Fergus on UNR virtual reality symposium: ‘Open channels of communication between individuals with similar interests’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 30, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno’s @One Digital Media & Technology Center VR | AR Meet-Up event was held on Oct. 21.

Thompson on Stavitsky making the NVBA Hall of Fame: ‘Speaks to his distinguished career in broadcasting and his commitment to journalistic excellence in Nevada’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 29, 2022

The dean of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Reynolds School of Journalism was honored at the 26th annual Hall of Fame Gala of the Nevada Broadcasters Association (NVBA).

Hinkle on students using UNLV Academic Success Center: ‘Discuss how personal interests and aptitudes might relate to a major or career’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 26, 2022

An academic advisor with University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Academic Success Center says that his interest in writing has led him down a path to working at the university.

Engle on Outstanding Alumnus of the Year for 2022 distinction: ‘I love UNLV. It’s been such a huge part of my life.’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 26, 2022

It is safe to say that the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year for 2022 recipient, Matthew Engle, is honored by that distinction.

UNLV geologists estimate amount of tellurium available as demand increases for solar applications

By Art Benavidez | Oct 24, 2022

Energy products will need a multitude of precious metals in order to be manufactured in the future.

UNLV's Kahn on Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building: 'Another step in helping our region diversify its economy'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 22, 2022

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine has its first lasting edifice.

Guatemalan man stabs and kills two: 'This is what the open border/soft on crime policies of Dems like Cortez Masto has led to in Nevada'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 19, 2022

A man in the country illegally has been arrested after going on a stabbing spree on Las Vegas Strip.

Jones on redesigning UNLV Libraries website: 'Website users don't always think the same way we do'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 15, 2022

A University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) web specialist is being recognized for her role in cultivating a better user experience on the school's University Libraries website.

UNLV College of Sciences Alumna of the Year: 'Working underground was in my blood and I knew I wanted it'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 15, 2022

The head of mineral resource management for Nevada Gold Mines has been named the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, College of Sciences Alumna of the Year.

Practice makes perfect for UNLV's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's post-graduate surgery students

By Art Benavidez | Oct 14, 2022

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's once-a-year cadaver lab recently gave neophyte surgeons the chance to hone their skills.

UNLV Alumna of the Year seeks to 'help all Nevadans reach their full potential' by screening for lead poisoning

By Art Benavidez | Oct 12, 2022

The 2022 University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Alumna of the Year is being lauded for creating a proposal that aims to maintain the health of Southern Nevadans.

UNLV grad student on spearheading homecoming efforts: ‘So many people working hard to put this week together’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 8, 2022

A University of Nevada, Las Vegas student is spearheading efforts to make this year’s homecoming a memorable one.

UNLV photographer on capturing plant landscape: 'Photos serve as a map for rediscovering the striking plant life around us'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 7, 2022

The iconic Mojave Desert landscape at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus is currently in full bloom, thanks to summer rainstorms.

UNLV's Ricciardi: 'I was drawn to the science behind our understanding of psychology'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 6, 2022

Helping people overcome eating disorders can be quite a challenge, and it’s one that University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Professor Lindsey Ricciardi likes to take head-on.

CFA dean: Open house will 'celebrate the many ways in which the arts ... lead to an expansion of knowledge'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 3, 2022

The College of Fine Arts (CFA) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) will host an open house called Creative Collaborations on Nov. 16.

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