News: Division of Research

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Research |

New research reveals how undocumented students pursue justice and joy at the nation’s most diverse campus.

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Research |

As casino operators optimize the house advantage, a new UNLV study contradicts long-held beliefs about a player’s ability to detect differences in how much – and how often – a slot machine pays.

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Research |

UNLV sociology doctoral students study how two politically polarized activist groups use social media to organize and impact legislation.

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Research |

New UNLV study lays bare cultural reasons around the globe for bikini waxing and man-scaping.

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Business and Community |

Students and faculty lead programs to improve lives in Southern Nevada.

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Research |

UNLV geoscientist, student among international research team behind discovery of ancient monkey species that lived in Africa 22 million years ago.

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Campus News |

Undergraduates Michael Schwob and Dylan Wallace among just 496 nationwide to earn the prestigious honor.

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People |

The longtime small business advisor brings her expertise and enthusiasm for entrepreneurship to fast-growing Las Vegas.

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Research |

Sociology doctoral student Nick Mac Murray studies activists working to change how America views and approaches the burials of their dearly departed.

Dominic A. Armendariz working at his computer.
Research |

This Research & Creative Honors Program participant looked at learning theories to build a better school design.

Karsyn Wilson sitting on stage in an empty theater.
Research |

Through interviews and writing, this Research & Creative Honors Program participant discovered how storytelling empowers marginalized groups.

Kayce Singer working in a science lab.
Research |

Hands-on experience to complement classroom learning helped this Research & Creative Honors Program participant understand — and love — biology even more.