University Communications


University Communications promotes and strengthens UNLV's image and reputation by developing and implementing strategic communications plans. Its units include marketing and advertising, web communications, media relations, photo services, and publications. The News Center website is among the products and services it provides.

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Articles by University Communications

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Campus News | July 23, 2009
Two of the William S. Boyd School of Law's specialty programs are among the best in the nation.
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Research | July 22, 2009

History professor Thomas Wright explores government repression in Latin America in his award-winning book.

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Business and Community | July 22, 2009

The Kids’ Court School at the Boyd School of Law helps reduce a child’s angst and fear of the court system by teaching them about the judicial process. More than 300 children have already participated.

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Business and Community | July 22, 2009

One Las Vegas neighborhood is cutting summertime energy bills in half thanks to a collaborative partnership between the UNLV Center for Energy Research, Pulte Homes, and NV Energy.

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Research | July 22, 2009
Researchers find that artificial turf temperatures may be too hot for summer fun.
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Research | July 22, 2009

UNLV's program tracks the health of Nevada kindergartners to help school district officials provide the resources needed to ensure kids are healthy.

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Research | July 22, 2009

A life sciences doctoral student is exploring the habitat choices of speckled rattlesnakes in the Mojave Desert. This research will help hikers avoid them during hiking season and improve conservation efforts for the desert serpents.

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Research | July 22, 2009

UNLV geoscientists are shaking things up with a new 3-D model showing how the Las Vegas Valley will respond to earthquakes. The model will help officials and planners design safer buildings and improve disaster relief plans.

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Research | July 22, 2009

UNLV is going big and thinking small as it moves to the forefront of solar energy research. The UNLV Center for Energy Research has installed the world’s most powerful solar energy generator while a UNLV chemist is working to expand solar cell technology.