UNLV to Become a Smoke-Free Campus This Fall
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Campuswide policy, approved last fall, goes into effect Aug. 15, 2022. 
My Education or My Child's? With New Grant, UNLV Student-Parents Can Have Both
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UNLV secures a U.S. Department of Education grant to remove the school vs. family conundrum for student-parents.
The President’s Innovation Challenge Imagines a New Las Vegas
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UNLV launches new challenge for Rebels with an entrepreneurial eye, encourages interdisciplinary problem-solving.
NEXTET New Music Series Presents Performance April 10
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Faculty pianists Timothy Hoft and Katie Leung will perform Stockhausen's MANTRA.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Named Finalist for 2022 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service
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The Barrick Museum is the only institution in Nevada to be selected as a finalist for this prestigious award.  
First-Year Experience Director Cooks Up Winning Recipe for Student Success
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Karen Violanti and her team work to give first-year students support and confidence as they transition to college.
A Feast Fit for an Athlete
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UNLV student-athletes refuel with healthy food and tailored nutrition, thanks to a partnership with the Harrah College of Hospitality.
Combining Resources and Knowledge to Combat Food Insecurity
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Faculty/staff outreach award recipient Laura Kruskall developed a multifaceted approach to address food insecurity while providing opportunities for students.
It’s not the Rust – It’s the History the Rust Represents
Deirdre Clemente Associate Professor
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Service-learning award recipient Deirdre Clemente teaches students to use historical knowledge gained through archival research to create new ways to educate the public.  
Helping Thousands by Meeting People Where They’re At
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Student service award recipient Abriana Perez volunteered over 200 hours and partnered with others to help more than 5,000 community members during the pandemic.  
The Interview: Alex Petrolia
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From softball player to mentor, the Academic Success specialist helps UNLV's student athletes prepare for life after sports.
UNLV Newsmakers 2022: March
U.N.L.V.'s first conference tournament championship—and automatic bid to the NCAA Championship—since winning the Big West in 1994. It will be the Lady Rebels first NCAA tournament appearance since 2002. March 9, 2022 (Josh Hawkins/UNLV)
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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.