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UNLV Newsmakers 2024: April
News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.
UNLV Congratulates Outstanding Spring 2024 Graduates
President Keith E. Whitfield honors six graduates who have shown exemplary commitment to both the community and their studies.
Pioneering Professor Russell T. Hurlburt Receives Distinguished Nevadan Award
The longtime psychologist opens up about groundbreaking research on inner experience and why the award was a surprise.
Over 3,700 Students Set to Graduate During UNLV’s Spring 2024 Commencement
Students from 44 states and 50 countries to cross Thomas & Mack Center stage over the course of three undergrad and graduate ceremonies held on May 10 and 11.
UNLV Remembers: New Oral History Project Launches
University Libraries adds first-person accounts to the historical record of the Dec. 6 campus shooting.
UNLV Experts In The News
After decades of talk, several misfires and half-hearted attempts, a high-speed rail between the Los Angeles area and Las Vegas is happening. Groundbreaking took place in April and the project is expected to be completed in 2028.
I’ve spent my whole life happily walking in one direction: forward. It was, I believed, the only way to go, so I dutifully logged dozens of miles a month looking like every other person out for a morning stroll.
Not everyone is pleased with Dave & Buster’s plans to add a real money skill gaming option to its arcade experience. One critic in a position to do something about it is Illinois Rep. Dan Didech, who introduced a bill to prohibit precisely the sort of plan the family entertainment chain announced last week. Dave & Buster’s partnered with skill gaming company Lucra Sports to facilitate customers’ “friendly wagers” on games like Hot Shots and Skee-Ball.
The Interview: Rosalyn Jimenez
The pre-professional senior advisor helps students 'shop' for the experiences they need to become the person they want to be.
Bright Future: Education, Access, and Financial Literacy Event May 19
Learn more about FAFSA and other financial aid resources, admissions, registering for classes, military and veteran benefits, and more!
UNLV Made Me a Leader
Changing majors propelled Liberal Arts student Angie Shenouda into unexpected opportunities.
Datapalooza: Empowering Strategic Decision-Making Through Data
The annual event is part of efforts to build a data-informed culture among faculty, staff, and administrators.
Quick Fixes and Big Renovations: Learn About the Student Life Maintenance Crew
The 30-member team under the direction of Abby Wood took special care after Dec. 6 to repair damage to the Student Union.
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