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Building a Better Path for Foster Families: Laura “Ali” Caliendo
Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year founded Foster Kinship to support relatives raising children in foster care. The nonprofit has since helped nearly 24,000 Nevada children.
Latino Fathers Confront 'New Fatherhood,' Stereotypes to Prove Worthiness
UNLV sociologist examines the often-overlooked population in trailblazing book.
Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers Across Nevada
Public Health professor Gabriela Buccini and her team are studying the needs of mothers and children to help improve health outcomes for families.
Creating a Brighter Future for Tribal Leaders: Tammi Tiger
The director of UNLV's Tribal Education Initiative has been named the Graduate College Alumna of the Year for her work expanding opportunities for Indigenous students.
From Nightclubs to the Archives: The 'Exotic Dancer' Magazine Collection
Nearly 160 issues of publication offer researchers a look at the businesses, culture, and connections that shaped the gentlemen’s club industry.
The Man Behind the Memorabilia
Howard Hughes’ legacy lives on at UNLV, from artifacts and photographs in the Special Collections & Archives to the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering.
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