As we enter the final stretch of the semester, here are a few tips and reminders to help students smoothly wrap up their spring. Check these items off to prepare for final exams and finish the semester off strong.
As the spring semester comes to a close, a few quick checks can help instructors save time, support students, and keep everything on track as they wrap up their courses. The End-of-Semester Checklist for Instructors covers the tech essentials, and these extra tips can help ensure a smooth finish to the term.
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.
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).
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.
Students at UNLV can now step inside their lessons instead of just reading about them.
That’s the goal of the new Immersive Learning Lab in Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) and the student-built Virtual Rebel Experience, both featured on The Real BS About AI podcast.
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.
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.
Get practical advice on building a healthy working relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. In a new episode of The Real BS About AI podcast, hosts Alethea Inns and Bob Soulliere explain that AI works best when users set boundaries, give clear instructions, and understand its limitations.
“AI is a powerful tool, but it’s still just a tool,” Soulliere said about ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, and other platforms. “How well it works depends a lot on what you put into it.”
The Real BS About AI podcast takes listeners through a year-in-review of the most significant shifts in artificial intelligence (AI) in 2025 and what they mean for UNLV.