UNLV Newsmakers 2023: August
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A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.
Making an Impression
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This fall, Academic Impressions will be bringing even more personal, professional, and leadership education resources to UNLV faculty.
Impact of UNLV's School of Medicine Reaches Far Beyond Las Vegas' City Limits
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The school's many medical residents, faculty physicians, students, and fellows are finding innovative ways to help provide health care resources to Nevada's communities.
Nevada Conservatory Theatre Opens 2023-24 Season with Samuel Beckett's 'Happy Days' Sept. 8-17
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Time, marriage, disappointment, and existence collide in Samuel Beckett's absurdist tragicomedy masterpiece.
Medical School Cadaveric Dissection Lab Opens with Commemorative Ceremony
Owen McCloskey, human anatomy and lab supervisor, guides medical students through the cadaveric dissection lab at the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building.
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The use of the cadaveric dissection lab complements the virtual anatomy instruction by offering a more hands-on learning experience for students.
Rio Sueño Opens PAC 47th Season Sept. 29
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The duo includes Ricardo Cobo, multi-award-winning guitar virtuoso, and Parsa Sabet, who has taken the classical guitar world by storm.
UNLV Earns NASA Awards to Bolster Space-Related Research, Education Opportunities
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UNLV faculty earned two grants this summer through NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project to enhance STEM curriculum for students and advance promising research.    
Meet Antoinette Hurtado: UNLV’s Diplomat in Residence
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After two decades as a foreign services officer, she’s the go-to resource for students interested in careers with the U.S. Department of State.
UNLV’s Black Mountain Institute Announces Fall Public Events
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The Las Vegas literary center invites the community to readings and conversations with acclaimed authors.
The Interview: Jason Flatt
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The research expert recently received a $3.5M grant to conduct a study on LGBTQIA+ caregivers of dementia patients and their experiences.
Black Mountain Institute & Nuwu Art Present ‘Lakota Nation vs. United States’ Film Screening
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The free event will open on Sept. 28 with a reading by the film's writer and narrator — activist and Oglala Lakota poet Layli Long Soldier.
Common Read Program Gives Incoming Students Common Ground for Discussion
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Students explore the importance of conversation around diverse experiences.