Topic: Native American

Art That Inspires People to Question
A woman stands next to a turquoise blue wall in the shadow of palm trees
Arts and Culture | May 7, 2021
2015 alumna Fawn Douglas uses her art and Nuwu Studios collective to be a fierce advocate for Native Americans, women’s issues, and more.
Expanding the Economic Outlook for Her People
portrait of woman in graduation cap
People | January 14, 2021
With a gaming-centered master’s degree newly in hand, UNLV Hospitality grad Margaret Simpson is bringing powerful leadership to her tribe’s Oregon casino.
UNLV Newsmakers 2020: People
Professor Nancy Lough standing in front of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
People | January 4, 2021
Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.
UNLV Newsmakers 2020: Social Justice
Claytee White sits in a chair and gestures toward a woman sitting to her right
Arts and Culture | December 30, 2020
A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.
From President Keith E. Whitfield: Native American Heritage Month
man in suit
Campus News | November 17, 2020
Recognizing indigenous peoples and the contributions of UNLV advocacy organizations.
Perspective on Native American Heritage Month
desert landscape
Business and Community | November 17, 2020
Acknowledging the past to address issues moving forward.
Empowering the Future Careers of Native American Students
unlv president marta meana is wrapped in a blanket by audrey martinez and lynn valbuena
Business and Community | February 24, 2020
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.
$9 Million Gift Galvanizes Tribal Gaming and Law Programs at UNLV
Group Portrait of Leaders from UNLV and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Business and Community | February 21, 2020
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.
Evaluating Cultural vs. Economic Investments of Tribal Casinos
An exterior view of the Colusa Casino on a sunny day.
Research | May 30, 2019
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.
The Interview: Steven Sexton
Steven Sexton, assistant professor of English
People | May 20, 2019
This assistant professor of English pursued varied academic interests but found his purpose studying the stories of indigenous peoples.
Newsmakers 2017: Student Success
UNLV engineering students
Campus News | December 27, 2017
News-making student achievements include wins in national and international competitions; triumphs over personal adversity; and inventions and research with regional, national, global, and intergalactic impact.
Jobs and American Indian Sovereignty: The Challenge of Gaming
Campus News | October 19, 2017
Civil rights and Native American sovereignty rights seem to be moving toward a head on collision.