Research
| January 27, 2021
Saints Among Us: The LDS Impact in Las Vegas
BYU professor presents Eadington lecture on the research he uncovered at UNLV Libraries.
Topic: Nevada
People
| October 21, 2020
The Nevada Whisperer
Achievement in Service Award winner Michael Green is UNLV's resident expert in all things Silver State.
Campus News
| September 21, 2020
Nevada and Presidential Elections: A History with Some Surprises
Historian explores the moments that Nevadans have had the greatest influence on national elections.
Research
| May 1, 2020
New Study Links Geologic Features of Las Vegas’ Frenchman Mountain with Grand Canyon
Las Vegas Valley rock layer matches that of a famous interval of rocks at the Grand Canyon; findings reported in the journal Geology.
Campus News
| October 9, 2019
Bringing Stories of Southern Nevada’s Latinx Communities to Life
Through a new KUNV podcast, Latinx students are at the helm of creating historical content in an accessible format.
Business and Community
| August 20, 2019
Understanding Nevada's Unusual Brand of Civics
"The Sagebrush State" is an essential tome to appreciating the history, and vagaries, of governance in the state.
People
| November 15, 2018
UNLV History Department Selects Renowned North American Historian as Harry Reid Endowed Chair
Susan Lee Johnson will serve as first endowed chair in Liberal Arts; position will elevate history program to leader in the study of the Intermountain West.
Research
| August 16, 2018
Political Tales of the Sagebrush State
Professor Michael Bowers on writing the essential textbook on Nevada's political scoundrels and budget battles.
Research
| June 4, 2018
Nevada as a Dumping Ground: It's not Just Yucca Mountain
UNLV history professor Michael Green on why the state became a magnet for federal projects.
Business and Community
| March 9, 2018
Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies Issues Nevada Housing Market Update
Monthly report is packed with zip code-specific data and offers insight on housing market trends statewide.
Arts and Culture
| January 10, 2018
The Warsaw Ghetto, Sammy Davis Jr., and Wanderlust
UNLV experts lead discussions during annual Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival Jan. 13-28
Arts and Culture
| December 22, 2017
Snow in the City
Snow is a near-magical experience in Las Vegas, preserved in photos long after the snow melts. Here are a few of our favorites from the UNLV archives.