News: Department of Film

Alyssa Crittenden portrait
Research |

What do a heist thriller, the evolving human diet, water quality, consumer behavior, literature, and Mars have in common? All were the foundation of research awards UNLV faculty gar-nered this year.

J.J. Brennan in a UNLV cap
Campus News |

UNLV's oldest graduate finishes his degree after nearly seven decades.

closeup of a xylophone being played
Arts and Culture |

This spring 2017 project is a collaboration between the School of Music, the departments of film and art, and Australian master marimba builder James Bailey.

Alyssa Crittenden and Francisco Menendez
Research |

Francisco Menendez and Alyssa Crittenden have been recognized for their efforts, which extend beyond the bounds of our campus.

Hart Wegner look at a model plane
Arts and Culture |

The film department's holdings from the reclusive filmmaker and industrialist offer insights into an original Academy Award nominee for Best Picture.

Several portaits, including Lance Burton, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Willie Harris
Arts and Culture |

Carol Channing and the late Debbie Reynolds to receive the Koep Dean's Medal. George Grove to be recognized as Alumnus of the Year.

Nancy J. Uscher
Arts and Culture |

New College of Fine Arts dean says the creative work of faculty members can inspire students and help UNLV find its way into the Top Tier.

cloesup of commencement cap and 2016 tassle
Campus News |

Four newly minted grads will be recognized by UNLV President Len Jessup during Saturday's commencement for their academic and research excellence.

Brett Levner
Arts and Culture |

Film professor Brett Levner leaves behind reality TV to fight the very real issue of underage sex trafficking.

Annual Nevada Entertainer/Artist Hall of Fame cover photo
Arts and Culture |

This year's ceremony honors Dr. Keith Boman, arts advocate; Gary Nelson, director; and Paul Curtis Steelman, architect.

Branford Marsalis
Arts and Culture |

The new season includes the acclaimed Charles Vanda Master Series, The Allegro Guitar Series, and UNLV Chamber Music Series.

Tim Bavington
Arts and Culture |

The March 27 event also recognizes Dean’s Medal Recipient June Brennan and Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year Ronnie Vannucci.