News: Division of Research

Christen Lena Gomez working at her computer.
Research |

This Research & Creative Honors Program participant makes educating children about the diversity within the Latino community fun.

Rafael Antonio Armendariz working at his computer.
Research |

This Research & Creative Honors Program participant sought to design a stadium that would better serve the community.

award recipients
Campus News |

UNLV faculty and students honored with Service-Learning, Community-Based Research, Faculty/Staff Outreach, and Student Service awards.

A portrait of Shekinah Hoffman with a portion of the Las Vegas skyline, including the High Roller, in the background.
People |

Shekinah Hoffman leads a rigorous program for mentoring youth in under-resourced communities.

Black Fire rendering
Business and Community |

The 43,000 square-foot “Black Fire Innovation” space will include replicated elements of a Caesars casino and resort to provide real-life conditions for product testing and a place for students to train to enter the workforce of the future.

artist conception of cosmic event
Research |

Two dense, city-sized stars collided in a galaxy far, far away; the resulting X-rays give UNLV’s Bing Zhang and international team of astronomers a new way to spot when it happens and a rare glimpse into how neutron stars form.

Collage of students
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UNLV’s Research & Creative Honors Program provides undergraduates with unique opportunities that prepare them for graduate studies.

two white pills, one red caplet
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A new book by social work professor An-Pyng Sun walks readers through the roots of addiction and treatment.

four portraits of women
Research |

Four students on the chances they’ve taken, the confidence they’ve gained, and the dreams they continue to chase.

Drew Brunson
People |

Drew Brunson’s decision to attend UNLV’s hands-on MBA program led to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an esports career.

Becky Harris seated on exterior bench
Business and Community |

Former Nevada Gaming Control Board chairwoman will study policy and regulatory issues related to legal sports wagering.

Vegetables and fruit
Research |

Discount stores offer a good option to both low-income and budget shoppers, UNLV research finds.