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UNLV Gains Early Access to Future Classroom Technology After Japan Exchange

After an international education technology exchange in Japan, UNLV is gaining early insight into the future of classroom technology and helping shape what’s coming next.

That’s the result of Frank Alaimo’s recent trip to Japan. Epson invited the classroom technology services manager from UNLV’s information technology (IT) team to participate in its Higher Education Exchange in April. The company makes projectors, printers, and interactive displays used on college campuses.

Suite Dreams: UNLV Students Use Virtual Reality to Design and Train for Hospitality and Architecture Careers

UNLV students are traveling back in time to explore some of Las Vegas’ most iconic hotels, all thanks to virtual reality (VR) technology on campus.

When Glenn Nowak, associate professor of architecture, first experienced the VR landscapes inside the university's new Immersive Learning Lab, he knew right away that the possibilities for his students were endless.

UNLV Podcast Shows AI Is More Than Chat

Many people use artificial intelligence (AI) for quick questions and simple tasks, but a new episode of The Real BS About AI says most users are only tapping a small part of what it can do.

Hosts Alethea Inns and Bob Soulliere focus on how people can move beyond basic chat and start using AI in more useful ways, without needing advanced skills. The episode highlights practical uses like organizing information, improving writing, and handling routine tasks.

“AI is not one thing. It’s a spectrum of different usages,” Inns said.

How UNLV Enhances Student Learning With Video In WebCampus

Students today want flexible, engaging ways to learn, and UNLV is delivering exactly that.

In The Future of Video Search in Canvas: How AI Is Changing the Way Students Learn webinar, Andy Borts, senior instructional technology specialist, joined Panopto and Canvas representatives to demonstrate how UNLV is transforming everyday course videos into interactive study experiences by integrating Panopto directly into WebCampus (Canvas).

UNLV Podcast Explores How Purdue Is Using AI to Transform Teaching, Learning, and Innovation

Higher education is entering a new phase of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption—one focused on intentional design, collaboration, and measurable impact—according to Purdue University’s Andre Beasley.

Appearing on UNLV’s The Real BS About AI podcast, the senior manager of instructional design and course production, described how Purdue is taking a proactive and structured approach to AI, positioning the university to innovate at scale while maintaining high academic standards.

Are You Ready For New Federal Digital Accessibility Requirements?

Starting April 24, 2026, UNLV websites, mobile apps, and digital documents must be accessible when they’re published to comply with a new digital accessibility rule under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II. The Real BS About AI podcast breaks down what this federal requirement means and how artificial intelligence (AI) can help faculty and content creators meet the standard.

Campus Network by the Numbers

Improved network connectivity is now reaching everyone across the UNLV campus as the majority of the network infrastructure upgrade to Juniper’s platform, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), is now complete. While this cutting-edge technology seamlessly blends into campus buildings and classrooms, the scale of the project is far from small. Check out some noteworthy numbers and how they compare to famous local landmarks.