Topic: UNLV History

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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.

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'UNLV Magazine' reader helps identify booster Edith 'Edie' Kraemer.

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The story behind the Battle for Nevada rivalry trophy began with Rebel pranksters in the dark of the night.

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What began as a grassroots student campaign has grown over the past three decades into a nationally recognized sustainability effort.

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Maxson led UNLV from 1984 to 94 through expansion of graduate programs.

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As a young adult, Dave Swallow had to make a difficult family decision, one that led the Engineering Alumnus of the Year to UNLV and positively shaped his personal and professional trajectories.