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    ÐÔÊӽ紫ý physics lab works on new research harnessing the power of X-rays to extend the lifespan of batteries in electric cars and cell phones.

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People |

Named the 2026 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Classified Staff Rookie of the Year, Jennifer Belch brings a service-first mindset to supporting alumni engagement.

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Campus News |

A collection of top headlines featuring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty and students.

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People |

Through games and hands-on learning, this teaching and learning librarian helps faculty slay instructional design.

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People |

Chief financial officer and vice president for Business Affairs reflects on the work that helps the university thrive behind the scenes.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Experts In The News

K.N.P.R. News

The history of UNR traces back to 1862, when congressman Justin Morrill introduced the Land Grant College Act. The goal was to enhance higher education in the United States. But Morrill and his fellow Republicans also wanted to expand knowledge in certain areas.

Travel Weekly

Within the span of just a week, the two largest casino-resort operators on the Las Vegas Strip became targets of multibillion-dollar acquisitions.

The Nevada Independent

The Southern Nevada Health District denied a trauma center upgrade for Sunrise hospital. Was it over fear that it would hurt another hospital? 

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Research |

Researchers in ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s Guha Lab are finding simple solutions to the problem of leaky gut that could improve future therapeutics. 

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People |

The Robert Scott Hooper Photograph Collection at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý preserves decades of celebrity portraiture, commercial imagery, and the changing visual culture of Las Vegas. 

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People |

Resident physician Alexander Turner shares his journey to emergency medicine and how he plans to stay in Las Vegas after completing his training.

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Research |

Updated LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA catalog features 161 gravitational wave events between April 2024 and January 2025, including evidence of second-generation black holes and the clearest-ever gravitational wave signal.

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Campus News |

New community partnerships expand offerings for hands-on activities and off-campus learning.

Recent Accomplishments

The Women's Research Institute of Nevada celebrated the latest cohort of its flagship women's leadership training program at its graduation ceremony on Friday, June 5. In existence for over 20 years, the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý NEW Leadership Program has helped hundreds of women who attend NSHE institutions discover, develop, and showcase their leadership skills.…
A collaborative research team from the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and New Mexico State University (NMSU) has received extensive national and international media attention for its recent study examining the impact of Daylight Saving Time (DST) on mental health and neuropsychological outcomes. The study "When the Clock Shifts: A…
Kavita Batra (Medicine) has been invited to serve on the Editorial Board of the journal Vaccines in recognition of her extensive scholarship and expertise in immunization equity, vaccine-preventable diseases, and public health research. Dr. Batra currently holds leadership and editorial roles with several prominent journals, including Annals of…
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