UNLV College of Fine Arts Celebrates 21st Hall of Fame April 21
Inductees include 10-year Linq headlining magician Mat Franco; entertainment luminary Cindy Doumani; and filmmaker and educator Francisco Menendez (posthumously).
Tacos and Tuition: A look at new college benefits for the low-wage workforce
Tacos and tuition? Burgers for bachelor’s degrees? It’s very possible if you work at Chipotle or McDonald’s, two companies that announced college tuition benefits for their workers in the last decade.
Durango Resort expansion signals neighborhood casinos’ success during tourism slump
The puck is about to drop for a Tuesday evening Vegas Golden Knights game, and the Durango Casino and Resort parking lot is filling up quickly underneath the glow of a 130-foot-tall marquee promising $3 shots and beers. Inside, beyond the bustling baccarat tables, a longtime local named Patricia Moore adjusts her Vegas Golden Knights cap as her husband, John, places his bets.
As the holiday season unfolds, consumers are navigating the complexities of dynamic pricing, a strategy where prices fluctuate based on demand and other factors. Economist Mark Tremblay from UNLV explains that dynamic pricing, while not new, has become more prevalent with the rise of online shopping, where prices can change by the second. This approach is now extending to brick-and-mortar stores through digital price tags, allowing for frequent price updates without the need for physical changes.
In longstanding tradition, UNLV president will recognize seven students whose academic and community achievements embody the Rebel spirit of the graduating class.
Culture of Support Attracted Physician to Medical School
Dr. Denice Ichinoe was drawn to the family and community medicine residency program’s commitment to teaching residents and caring for underserved communities.
BeHERE NV, the Behavioral Health Education, Retention, and Expansion Network of Nevada, was included in a brief from the National Academy for State Health Policy, alongside many of their peers in other states.
Joshua Chévere Cohen (Black Mountain Institute) recently presented at the Boiling Point literary conference sponsored by the UNLV Department of English and the EDSA. His presentation, titled "Keats's Malory: The 1816 Prince Arthur and the Birth of Romantic Medievalism," was part of the "Praxis of Myth(making)" panel. Other presenters included…
Executive director Colette LaBouff and associate director of programs Charlotte Wyatt (both Black Mountain Institute) recently presented an interactive workshop at the national conference of the Artist Communities Alliance ("Building Our Futures Together") in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The workshop, "Parachutes and Grassroots: Supporting Local Arts and…
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