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.

Traveling over 6,000 miles, Sinan Ozler spent his summer helping develop cutting-edge technology right here on campus.

The computer science and engineering student at Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey, is entering his sophomore year with a greater understanding of what technology is being utilized in the industry. As an observation-based intern for UNLV’s information technology (IT) team this summer, Ozler helped propel multiple projects while developing the skills he needs to excel in his future career.

Incidents such as power outages, equipment failures, and cyberthreats can significantly disrupt the work done by various departments around campus. Without a backup plan, many of the UNLV services we use every day may become unavailable for an unknown period of time.

When it comes to adjusting to technology in the workplace, it’s not about the technology that is changing but how you are growing with it.

Several student workers and employees who work for UNLV Information Technology (IT) are earning their degree and well-prepared to take the next step in their career. These graduates have significantly contributed to work done by our IT team and are now bringing the skills they’ve learned in IT to their future profession.

This year’s spring commencement will be held in the Thomas & Mack Center. Graduates earning their master’s and doctoral degrees will have their commencement on May 16 at 4 p.m. Commencement for undergraduates will be held on May 17 at corresponding times.

All eyes were on UNLV as leaders from UNLV Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and Information Technology (IT) showcased UNLV’s innovative technology to educators from around the nation.

Over a dozen UNLV employees headed to Chicago to attend Salesforce’s annual Education Summit from March 10-12. The conference featured keynote sessions, panels, and demonstrations from trailblazers in higher education, including leaders from our very own IT team.

Kivanc Oner and Vito Rocco had dozens of pies smashed in their faces by students, faculty, and staff during this year’s Pie on Pida event. Each pie represented a donation to the university as part of UNLV’s annual Rebels Give event, a 24-hour crowdfunding event that helps support the university and its various programs across campus. Established seven years ago, Rebels Give has now raised over $2.9 million in donations since its start to better support UNLV programs.

Information security experts are making sure UNLV has up-to-date procedures in place to help keep university services and activities operating during unexpected events or disruptions.

Alethea Inns and Maxine Franks delivered a presentation on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity at Cyberjutsu Unplugged on Jan.25. Hosted by Cyberjutsu, a nonprofit organization that empowers women in the cybersecurity industry, the event focused on exploring careers and trending topics in technology with a variety of speakers, events, and training opportunities.

Several student workers and employees who work for UNLV Information Technology (IT) are celebrating their graduation at this year’s winter commencement held in the Thomas & Mack Center. Graduates earning their master’s and doctoral degrees will have their commencement on Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. Commencement for undergraduates will be held on Dec. 18 at corresponding times.