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UNLV Golf Shatters Records, Wins First Title Since 2018
SportsMay 6

UNLV Golf Shatters Records, Wins First Title Since 2018

The UNLV men's golf team clinched both team and individual championships at the Mountain West Conference tournament, breaking program records along the way. Junior Zach Little's historic performance sealed the Rebels' first conference sweep in six years.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
UNLV Rebel Girls Win 2nd Straight Hip-Hop Dance Title
SportsJan 28

UNLV Rebel Girls Win 2nd Straight Hip-Hop Dance Title

The UNLV Rebel Girls and Company just claimed their second consecutive championship at the Universal Dance Association Championship, captivating social media with their powerful hip-hop routine. Their performance represents far more than athletic excellence—it's a celebration of culture and roots that rarely get center stage.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
UNLV Law Launches First Native-Endowed Scholarship
SolutionsMar 26

UNLV Law Launches First Native-Endowed Scholarship

The University of Nevada Las Vegas has created its first scholarship endowed by a Native nonprofit, opening doors for tribal citizens pursuing legal careers. The partnership with the Tribal Leadership Council marks a historic step in addressing Native American underrepresentation in law.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
3D-Printed Sea Lion Models Save Real Animals From Toxic Algae
VideosFeb 26

3D-Printed Sea Lion Models Save Real Animals From Toxic Algae

Engineers at UNLV created lifelike 3D-printed sea lion pelvis models that let vets practice blood draws without using sick animals or cadavers. The innovation is helping save sea lions suffering from toxic algae blooms along California's coast.

Phys.org2 min read
3D-Printed Sea Lion Models Save Real Animals in California
InnovationFeb 26

3D-Printed Sea Lion Models Save Real Animals in California

Scientists at UNLV created lifelike 3D-printed sea lion models that let veterinarians practice life-saving procedures without harming real animals. The breakthrough could help save hundreds of sea lions sickened by toxic algae blooms along California's coast.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
FDA Approves Safer Drug for Alzheimer's Agitation
Health & WellnessMay 2

FDA Approves Safer Drug for Alzheimer's Agitation

Millions of Alzheimer's patients who experience severe agitation now have a safer treatment option after the FDA approved Auvelity, a drug that works differently than risky antipsychotic medications. The approval gives hope to families struggling with one of the disease's most challenging symptoms.

Google: new treatment approved3 min read
Las Vegas Groups Fight to Save Rare Red Rock Sunflower
Planet WinsFeb 13

Las Vegas Groups Fight to Save Rare Red Rock Sunflower

Conservation groups are rallying to protect a tiny yellow sunflower found nowhere else on Earth, discovered only 19 years ago near one of Nevada's most beloved landmarks. With fewer than 1,000 flowers remaining, two organizations just petitioned federal authorities to grant the species endangered status before it disappears forever.

Phys.org3 min read