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People | April 15, 2010

An interview with economics professor Keith Schwer, who died Dec. 3 at age 66. National media outlets and local business leaders often called Schwer first for insight on the community's robust growth and dramatic downturn over the last two decades. One of his greater accomplishments, however, was helping to give voice to Nevada's children.

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UNLV History | March 24, 2010

If you’re past a certain age, you remember when the Runnin’ Rebels won the 1990 NCAA Basketball Championship. This season, UNLV celebrated the 20th anniversary of that stunning tournament. But the Rebels also have had plenty of miracle moments in other sports.

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Arts and Culture | November 30, 2009

Like religion, sociologist Michael Ian Borer says, baseball and Fenway Park give Bostonians something larger than themselves to believe in, "something that transcends the here and now."

Outside view of the Lied Library
Research | November 1, 2009

Sponsored program funding serves as one indication of research growth and sophistication

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Campus News | October 1, 2009
Neal Smatresk talked about what he loves most about UNLV.
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Business and Community | October 1, 2009
UNLV, Alumni Association reward elementary students through Adopt-A-School program.
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Athletics | September 30, 2009
Top UNLV Football players, Omar Clayton and Ryan Wolfe, talk about how they handle pressure and a devastating loss last season.
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Research | September 1, 2009

Regents’ Creative Activity Award recipient; research on physical stability and Parkinson’s disease; the National Clean Energy Summit; and the health status of Nevada’s kindergartners.