Driving Back to the Starting Line
A man in a UNLV basketball jersey leans on a gold-colored Oldsmobile.
People |
Francisco Franco used to commute to school in a stock Oldsmobile in the late 1990s. When he was invited last year to bring the same car — now a custom lowrider — back for an art exhibit, it was a full-circle moment for the UNLV alumnus.
Armed Services Editions: A Footnote to D-Day
A pile of books is topped by a special edition of Candide by Voltaire.
Research |
June 6 marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy. As men fought their way through France, it was books like these that helped sustain them during wartime.
Postcards from Peru: It's All in the Family
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Business and Community |
Local Peruvian villagers teach UNLV Global Entrepreneurship Experience Program students the importance of community.
What's Your Attitude About Body Hair Removal?
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Research |
New UNLV study lays bare cultural reasons around the globe for bikini waxing and man-scaping.
The Interview: Buddhadeb Dawn
Buddhadeb Dawn, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Internal Medicine Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine School
People |
Combining his love of medicine and his desire to teach makes UNLV's School of Medicine a good fit for this physician.
Decision Support Report
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Campus News |
How to interpret some key metrics in enrollment numbers.
Operation Battle Born: Rebels Join Rucksack March
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Business and Community |
Teams crossed the state carrying the dog tags of service members who have died in war on terrorism.
Evaluating Cultural vs. Economic Investments of Tribal Casinos
An exterior view of the Colusa Casino on a sunny day.
Research |
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.
Barrick Museum of Art Annual Community Art Day Returns July 20
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Arts and Culture |
The event is free and includes hands-on activities, storytime, and more. All ages welcome.
Barrick Museum of Art Welcomes "Latinos Who Lunch" Podcast June 5
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Arts and Culture |
Podcast hosts UNLV alumni Babelito and Favyfav and professor Erika Abad for a conversation about Latinx representation in the media and Las Vegas.
All-American Tennis Player Comes Home to Join UNLV School of Medicine
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People |
To her surprise, Sabrina Eisinga discovered that her years competing in tennis have proved valuable in her health care career.
Postcards from Peru: Power from the People
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Business and Community |
UNLV Global Entrepreneurship Program students build international business skills through lessons from U.S. Embassy workers, Peruvian university students, and stories from a 17th-century nunnery.