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The Man Behind the Memorabilia
replica of the H-1 Racer airplane flown by Howard Hughes
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Howard Hughes’ legacy lives on at UNLV, from artifacts and photographs in the Special Collections & Archives to the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering.

From Round to Remarkable: How UNLV’s Lied Library Became the Heart of Campus
collage of historic illustrations and photos of the UNLV library
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When the original Dickinson Library proved too small for a growing university, a new facility transformed research, study, and campus life.

The Back Story: The 'Mom' in the Middle
archival photo of large group of men and one woman posing around a cannon with a sign that says "1977 Rebels Won 9 Lost 2"
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'UNLV Magazine' reader helps identify booster Edith 'Edie' Kraemer.

The Back Story: The Fremont Cannon Caper
replica cannon with signage above saying "Rebels"
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The story behind the Battle for Nevada rivalry trophy began with Rebel pranksters in the dark of the night.

Rebel Recycling After 30 Years: One Student’s Vision Sparks a Cultural Shift at UNLV
man wearing masks organizes piles of cardboard for recycling
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What began as a grassroots student campaign has grown over the past three decades into a nationally recognized sustainability effort.

Former UNLV President Robert Maxson Passes Away
archive photo of man in tie holding coffee cup and leaning on office desk
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Maxson led UNLV from 1984 to 94 through expansion of graduate programs.

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