New UNLV Podcast Tackles Artificial Intelligence with Humor, Honesty, and Real Stories

A new UNLV podcast is demystifying artificial intelligence (AI) while exploring its impact on higher education and everyday life.

The Real BS About AI is hosted by the information technology team’s Bob Soulliere, assistant vice president for digital services and solutions, and Alethea Inns, instructional technology support specialist. The title is a playful nod to the hosts’ initials and their mission to sift fact from fiction in the AI space.

What IT Students Wished They Knew at the Start of the Semester

A new semester is approaching, and your peers have you covered. UNLV student employees from the Information Technology (IT) team have some technology tips they want you to know for a seamless start to the semester.

But first things first, have you checked your Rebelmail? Eduardo Acosta, a computer science student, emphasized checking your emails for important university updates and announcements. “There’s a bunch of information like changes with accounts and changes with UNLV systems. So, please check your emails,” he urged.

Artificial Intelligence Strengthens Network Connectivity at UNLV

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making it easier for more than 60,000 devices to stay connected to the campus network at UNLV.

The campus network infrastructure is upgrading to Juniper’s AI-driven platform, bringing improved connectivity campuswide, stronger security, and faster troubleshooting. Juniper was selected for its strength in AI and self-healing technologies, following years of planning by UNLV’s information technology team to replace end-of-support network equipment.

Higher Education Professionals Get a Peek Into How RebelCard’s Used In High-Tech UNLV Facilities

Door access, Dining Dollars, and countless of campus resources are all one RebelCard swipe away. The official campus I.D. card has various uses on campus, many of which were showcased to higher education professionals from around the nation.

The RebelCard office hosted a tour on April 10 for the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU), who held their annual conference right here in Southern Nevada. Established over two decades ago, NACCU serves members of campus identification programs at higher education institutions across the country.