unlv president marta meana is wrapped in a blanket by audrey martinez and lynn valbuena

Thanks to a $9 million gift from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, UNLV’s College of Hospitality and Boyd School of Law will develop multiple education initiatives related to tribal gaming and hospitality.

Group Portrait of Leaders from UNLV and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Historic agreement with San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will support teaching, education, and training opportunities for students, professionals, community members, and Native American tribes.

An exterior view of the Colusa Casino on a sunny day.

An Eadington Fellow examines the initial debate over gaming on Native American reservations from the perspective of the tribal leaders that initially advocated for it.

Steven Sexton, assistant professor of English

This assistant professor of English pursued varied academic interests but found his purpose studying the stories of indigenous peoples.

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Civil rights and Native American sovereignty rights seem to be moving toward a head on collision.

Group of indigenous women

Drawing on community partnerships developed with Yup’ik Eskimo villagers, a new book combines research with indigenous perspectives to create a comprehensive understanding of colonialism in Alaska.

Kayla Bland, a participant in UNLV's Journey program examining a microscope slide.

UNLV is a host site for the federally-funded Journey program, which puts Native American and other minority high school students interested in health research into college labs.

Ka-Voka Jackson is working to restore native plants in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. (Courtesy Photo)

Native American master's student Ka-Voka Jackson is working to protect the environment and preserve her Hualapai culture.

Gwynn Hobbs Grant speaks at a podium

Former UNLV basketball player Gwynn Hobbs Grant encourages Native American youths to create their own success.