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Explore UNLV engineering research on water, energy, and the environment!

Jeremy Cho’s water engineering lab is solving these issues -- including with new technology to harvest water from the air -- while preparing UNLV students for jobs that will make an impact.

#unlv #engineering #research

27.02.2026 22:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leading the way in #softrobotics at #UNLV!

A UNLV-led #mechanicalengineering research team created a 3D-printed synthetic sea lion pelvis, enhancing veterinary capabilities and countering ongoing beaching crisis.

www.unlv.edu/news/article...

26.02.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A group of students stand in a man-made crater

A group of students stand in a man-made crater

An instructor makes a note on a geographical map

An instructor makes a note on a geographical map

A group of students and faculty take a photo on a desert landscape

A group of students and faculty take a photo on a desert landscape

Walking in the footsteps of astronauts πŸš€ #UNLV #science and #engineering students are helping Nevada National Security Site prepare the space industry for the next trip to the moon. #nasa #space

www.unlv.edu/news/article...

24.02.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A group of students volunteer at the Center for Urban Water Conservation

A group of students volunteer at the Center for Urban Water Conservation

A group of students prune plants on a sunny day

A group of students prune plants on a sunny day

A group walks through an outdoor field on a sunny day

A group walks through an outdoor field on a sunny day

During #UNLV Service Day, students engage with the Las Vegas community through hands-on projects. This semester, one group met up at UNLV’s Center for Urban Water Conservation to learn about #conservation and #sustainability. #CommunityService #Nevada

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20.02.2026 00:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Much Protein Do You Really Need? UNLV Expert Sorts Through the Mixed Messages UNLV nutrition professor Sara Rosenkranz on choosing your proteins and what to do about those new federal guidelines.

Protein is everywhere right nowβ€”but is more always better? #UNLV #nutrition professor Sara Rosenkranz weighs in on the trend and how balance is key to a #healthydiet.

www.unlv.edu/news/article...

04.02.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A student works on a laptop

A student works on a laptop

Ranking among the nation's best πŸ… #UNLV online degree programs in #nursing, #psychology, #engineering, and #business were listed within the top 60 in their discipline on the latest list of U.S. News and World Report best online degree programs.

www.unlv.edu/news/release...

29.01.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rebel Alums: Man Up! Choosing Work in Female-Dominated Fields Isn't β€˜Soft' UNLV grads are ignoring stereotypes and uncovering the rewards of these vital healthcare and education roles.

For these three #UNLV alumni, ignoring gender stereotypes has led to fulfilling careers in health, education, and social service. #Healthcare #Education #Careers

www.unlv.edu/news/article...

23.01.2026 01:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two students sit on an outdoor amphitheater in front of a red Rebels Make It Happen sign

Two students sit on an outdoor amphitheater in front of a red Rebels Make It Happen sign

A person gives directions to a student in front of a red booth

A person gives directions to a student in front of a red booth

A student walks by the Lilly Fong Geoscience Building on a sunny day

A student walks by the Lilly Fong Geoscience Building on a sunny day

Students walk across a tree-lined campus sidewalk underneath a red UNLV banner on a flag pole

Students walk across a tree-lined campus sidewalk underneath a red UNLV banner on a flag pole

Welcome back to all the Rebels starting spring classes this week at #UNLV!

21.01.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Showing Up for the Community We Serve UNLV community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.

At UNLV, learning doesn’t stop at the edge of campus! Outreach programs help students and faculty tackle real needs and create lasting partnerships to serve future generations across Southern Nevada.

Here's a snapshot of the projects improving lives in the community: www.unlv.edu/news/article...

13.01.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UNLV Retains Place Among Nation’s Most Community-Engaged Institutions 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification renewal lauds UNLV’s continuing work to strengthen partnerships and critical needs outreach.

#UNLV has earned our second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, retaining our status as one of the nation’s top community-serving higher education institutions!
www.unlv.edu/news/release...

12.01.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Planning Ahead to Address Nevada’s Challenges The Doctor of Public Policy prepares students to develop policy decisions for a growing state

As #Nevada continues to grow, so do the needs of our population. The Doctorate of Public Policy degree path at #UNLV prepares students to tackle Nevada’s emerging challenges. #Education #PublicPolicy #CommunityService

www.unlv.edu/news/article...

05.01.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Moments that shape our #RebelsForever. Congratulations to the #UNLVGrad class of 2025! #UNLV #Graduation #CollegeLife

22.12.2025 23:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Students in red caps and gowns wave light sticks

Students in red caps and gowns wave light sticks

A student in a red cap and gown with a UNLV School of Public Health stole smiles during a commencement ceremony

A student in a red cap and gown with a UNLV School of Public Health stole smiles during a commencement ceremony

A student wearing gray Ph.D. regalia is hooded during a commencement ceremony

A student wearing gray Ph.D. regalia is hooded during a commencement ceremony

Students in black caps and gowns and red stoles wave light sticks

Students in black caps and gowns and red stoles wave light sticks

Making us proud! Here's to the #UNLVGrad class of 2025 πŸŽ“ #UNLV #College #Graduation #Academics

19.12.2025 15:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hats Off to Outstanding Fall 2025 Graduates In longstanding tradition, UNLV president will recognize seven students whose academic and community achievements embody the Rebel spirit of the graduating class.

Congratulations to the fall 2025 Outstanding Graduates πŸŽ“ Seven students will be honored at #UNLV commencement for their academic, research, and service achievements. #UNLVGrad #Academics #Research #LasVegas #Nevada

www.unlv.edu/news/release...

11.12.2025 00:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Several students work on engineering projects in a maker space setting

Several students work on engineering projects in a maker space setting

A student works on an engineering project in a maker space

A student works on an engineering project in a maker space

A student works on an engineering project in a maker space

A student works on an engineering project in a maker space

A student listens to a professor in an engineering maker space

A student listens to a professor in an engineering maker space

If you’ve ever wanted to bring creative ideas to life, the course β€œMakers & Innovators” may be just the thing that helps. Through an array of machines and tools, students learn how to use a makerspace to get their ideas off the ground.

www.unlv.edu/news/article...

05.12.2025 23:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A group of a dozen students stand with three EMTs in front of a yellow ambulance

A group of a dozen students stand with three EMTs in front of a yellow ambulance

Five students practice moving a stretcher in a classroom

Five students practice moving a stretcher in a classroom

An EMT demonstrates medical equipment in front of students in a classroom

An EMT demonstrates medical equipment in front of students in a classroom

Students get an immersive introduction to emergency medicine in the course β€œEMT for Fire Services.” The course gives students timed scenarios to respond to, teaching them how to rapidly respond to urgent situations in the real-world. www.unlv.edu/news/article...

03.12.2025 17:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rebel Recycling After 30 Years: One Student’s Vision Sparks a Cultural Shift at UNLV What began as a grassroots student campaign has grown over the past three decades into a nationally recognized sustainability effort.

β€œThere was no playbook, just a goal. And we kept trying to just make it happen. That’s what Rebels do.” Celebrating 30 years of Rebel #Recycling, a #sustainability effort led by now-alumna Tara Pike.

Read about the program's evolution at #UNLV and support their efforts: www.unlv.edu/news/article...

24.11.2025 19:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An art installation featuring UNLV in red serif letters on a rainy day. Part of the letters are reflected in a puddle

An art installation featuring UNLV in red serif letters on a rainy day. Part of the letters are reflected in a puddle

Two students talk on a rain campus side walk with orange leaves in the background

Two students talk on a rain campus side walk with orange leaves in the background

A rainbow is spotted over the roofs of buildings at UNLV

A rainbow is spotted over the roofs of buildings at UNLV

Two students walk in front of a staircase and a building with a red 'Rebels Make It Happen' banner while an orange sunset fills the sky

Two students walk in front of a staircase and a building with a red 'Rebels Make It Happen' banner while an orange sunset fills the sky

We love our #LasVegas sunshine, but this rainy fall #weather is a vibe β˜”οΈ 🌈 πŸ‚

#Nevada #WeatherPhotography #Photography #UNLV #UNLVRebels

20.11.2025 18:03 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of a news broadcast with text "Expert explores the history of Christmas traditions and folklore"

Screenshot of a news broadcast with text "Expert explores the history of Christmas traditions and folklore"

Ever wonder about the origin of familiar holiday traditions? Why does Santa use the chimney? How did gingerbread get so popular? What IS the deal with the yule log? UNLV English professor Katherine Walker gives insight on our holiday traditions.

Via KSNV News 3: news3lv.com/news/arc/exp...

19.11.2025 20:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UNLV Opera Workshop Presents 'Crime & Punishment' Nov. 25 The performance will feature criminal and courtroom scenes from popular operas and operettas.

UNLV Opera Workshop Presents 'Crime & Punishment' Nov. 25

18.11.2025 18:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Course: The History of Las Vegas Welcome to the fabulous history of the Entertainment Capital of the World.

β€œYou get to bring students together with people who made the history, and you get students to understand where they are.”

Michael Green’s course β€œThe #History of #LasVegas” teaches students everything from casinos & organized crime to silver mining & atomic testing.
www.unlv.edu/news/article...

18.11.2025 21:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The moon on a mostly clear early morning above the Las Vegas strip.

The moon on a mostly clear early morning above the Las Vegas strip.

The moon appears behind clouds above the windows of a modern library

The moon appears behind clouds above the windows of a modern library

The moon peaks over the top of a modern building filled with windows

The moon peaks over the top of a modern building filled with windows

The moon on a mostly clear early morning above the Las Vegas strip. The Sphere is filled with a moon graphic, mimicking the moon in the sky

The moon on a mostly clear early morning above the Las Vegas strip. The Sphere is filled with a moon graphic, mimicking the moon in the sky

The moon over a #LasVegas #BlueSky 🌚

#UNLV #Nevada #SuperMoon #NightSky #Photography

10.11.2025 17:14 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Study: Pair of Distinct Black Hole Mergers Reveals Clues on How They Form and Evolve The mergers, measured one month apart in 2024 by LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration, advance scientific understanding of the nature of black hole formation and fundamental physics; offer evidence of "seco...

A universal mystery πŸͺ Recently published research co-authored by UNLV astrophysicist Carl-Johan Haster gives insight into black holes and fundamental physics.

#UniversityResearch #Science #Physics #Astrophysics

www.unlv.edu/news/release...

07.11.2025 15:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ayan Sengupta stands next to neuroimaging machinery

Ayan Sengupta stands next to neuroimaging machinery

"I had never worked in space science before, but everyone at UNLV encouraged me and supported me throughout this journey. It’s a high-risk endeavor and it’s a high-stress situation, but it’s worth it."
Ayan Sengupta on his origin story in the #sciences and #neuroimaging: www.unlv.edu/news/article...

28.10.2025 00:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The community comes together to explore arts and culture at the annual UNLV Art Walk! Each year, @unlvfinearts.bsky.social hosts art exhibitions, live music, dance performances, film demonstrations, theatre events, and more along the academic mall. #arts #culture #lasvegas

25.10.2025 17:36 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not looking forward to answering invasive questions at family dinner this year? Understandable. UNLV therapist Dawn Moore offers tips to navigate stressful moments during the holiday season. www.unlv.edu/news/article...

22.10.2025 17:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A student works on a laptop while sipping a drink

A student works on a laptop while sipping a drink

A student works on a laptop outside on a sunny day

A student works on a laptop outside on a sunny day

Four students talk at an outdoor table

Four students talk at an outdoor table

A group of students play chess in a busy food court

A group of students play chess in a busy food court

As the weather starts to FINALLY feel like fall, students give their first impressions on the UNLV experience.

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16.10.2025 23:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another chapter in the #RebelHomecoming story at #UNLV

10.10.2025 18:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lighting up the sky at with a #RebelHomecoming drone show at #UNLV!

10.10.2025 00:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Fremont Cannon in red in front of football players and band members at an outdoor event

The Fremont Cannon in red in front of football players and band members at an outdoor event

Cheerleaders perform in front of a marching band at an outdoor event

Cheerleaders perform in front of a marching band at an outdoor event

A football player speaks with enthusiasm at a pep rally

A football player speaks with enthusiasm at a pep rally

A student paints a window during homecoming

A student paints a window during homecoming

This #RebelHomecoming will be one for the books πŸ“š UNLV's annual event celebrating tradition continues for the Homecoming Festival on October 8 and culminates with the football team playing Air Force on Saturday, October 11!

Full event schedule: unlv.edu/homecoming

08.10.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0