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The Office of Media Relations News

The Office of Media Relations is instrumental in bringing greater visibility and recognition to UNLV as a leader in higher education. We accomplish this by building sound relationships with the university's constituencies and public groups, including the media, federal and local governments, and community stakeholders.

Current Media Relations News

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People |

The award-winning media relations specialist helps 'broadcast' UNLV's impact by connecting faculty experts with news outlets.

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People |

Whether to promote UNLV's people, programs, and research or to indulge her personal passion for karaoke, media relations specialist Keyonna Summers says she will sing out any time, anywhere.

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Campus News |

Hosting the final presidential debate helped put UNLV on the map for prospective students.

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People |

With 5,000 journalists on campus to cover the debate, the UNLV media relations crew was on their toes for months to help keep the university front-and-center during coverage.

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Campus News |
U.S. News & World Report ranks UNLV the 12th most popular according to yield for the second consecutive year.
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Campus News |

The fall semester begins Aug. 27. Here's a snapshot of activities for new and returning students.

Media Relations In The News

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UNLV is investigating after one of its medical partners said it received a fraudulent letter acting as if it was sent by the university.

Recent Media Relations Accomplishments

Innovation (Research & Economic Development), the university's research magazine, recently received a Bronze Award of Excellence from District VII of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). CASE Awards of Excellence showcase best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, public/government relations, advancement…
The Division of Integrated Marketing & Branding and the Office of Admissions recently were awarded a Bronze Award of Excellence by CASE District VII for the new 2018 Admissions Viewbook. The viewbook is the flagship printed piece for the new admissions campaign built around UNLV's Different. Daring. Diverse. brand messaging…
Afsha Bawany (Media Relations) received the Administrative Faculty Development Award in March to support her fellowship at the American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute at the University of Southern California Center for Religion and Civic Culture.