As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a bigger part of classrooms and careers, UNLV leaders say the university is focused on helping students build the skills and confidence needed to adapt in a rapidly changing world.

That message anchored the season finale of The Real BS About AI podcast, hosted by Bob Soulliere and Alethea Inns. Joined by Ted Weisman, digital teaching manager for the Office of Online Education, the hosts reflected on how AI conversations at UNLV have evolved from early exploration into campuswide innovation and collaboration.

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.

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.

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.