Topic: research

travel review website
Research | September 27, 2017

Sarah Tanford’s research through simulated online review sites demonstrates the impact consumer opinion can have on the service industry.

woman at display of children's books
Campus News | September 25, 2017

With requests to ban books from libraries on the rise, it's as important as ever to protect intellectual freedom, says 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ librarian Amanda Melilli.

Students examine flasks of fluid.
Campus News | September 21, 2017

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ welcomes inaugural SEA-Phages class, a two-semester, discovery-based undergraduate research course.

woman pointing at computer with man looking on.
Research | September 19, 2017

Through a new faculty-student mentorship program, a team of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers is exploring how this piece of gear might help children with autism.

researcher in lab
Research | September 12, 2017

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research efforts have consistently grown over its 60-year life span, setting us on track to someday becoming one of the premier research universities in the nation.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Campus News | September 12, 2017

We're celebrating 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's 60th anniversary with a full lineup of events and special coverage this year. These essays explore the future of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and our impact in Southern Nevada and the world.

Mary Croughan, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's vice president for research and economic development
People | September 7, 2017

How can 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ help our researchers soar? Mary Croughan isn’t afraid to ask the question, listen for the answer, and take action.

Cover of The Aztecs at Indepencence
Research | August 31, 2017

New book on 19th century Mexican community proves a written tradition, previously assumed to have ended around the battle for independence, continued beyond.

Portrait of Janice Pluth
People | August 28, 2017

A happy meal toy proved to be a good luck charm for this health physics & diagnostic sciences professor in her NASA endeavors.

Diane Chase speaking with a group
People | August 23, 2017

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s chief academic officer on her first year here and the changes to come.

Group of indigenous women
Research | August 7, 2017

Drawing on community partnerships developed with Yup’ik Eskimo villagers, a new book combines research with indigenous perspectives to create a comprehensive understanding of colonialism in Alaska.