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Top Honors: "Like Winning the NCAA Tournament of Jazz"
UNLV Jazz Ensemble I took first place in the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival, one of the most prestigious international collegiate jazz competitions.![Lindy Schumacher](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/Schumacher_D71474_13.jpg?itok=k27_JQhu)
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Strong University, Strong Community
Lindy Schumacher receives the UNLV Alumni Association's Silver State Award for her ongoing support of the university.![Artwork by Julie Oppermann](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/Optic.jpg?itok=0WsGb_FT)
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Neuroscience, Art Come Together in Barrick Museum Exhibit
A pair of neuroscience professors break down Julie Oppermann's works, which very deliberately manipulate the brain.![Douglas Duncan and Israel Alvarado](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D71463_08.jpg?itok=T_cGVcbh)
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Growth Career: Nevada's Marijuana Industry
With limited options in Nevada for top-notch scientists, two UNLV grads welcome the high-tech jobs that the marijuana industry brought.![Tubes containing cannabis](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D71458_20.jpg?itok=_CldwX3F)
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The Highs and Lows of a New Market
UNLV alumni tell us why they took a chance on Nevada’s budding marijuana industry.![John Guedry](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/guedryD71363_05.jpg?itok=OAw1fnT6)
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With a Degree Comes Confidence
John Guedry, the Business Alumnus of the Year, says his degree opened doors for changing the community![Jack Schibrowsky](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/schibrowsky_D71477_001.jpg?itok=vZXmRBDy)
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Keeping Student Success at Heart
Alumni Association honors marketing professor Jack Schibrowsky with its Outstanding Faculty Award.![Terry Shonkwiler](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/shonkwilerD71448_06.jpg?itok=3nSaysVT)
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An Adopted Rebel
Terry Shonkwiler given the Achievement in Service Award.![Sara Leoni](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/Sara-Leoni.jpg?itok=uHXD58PQ)
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#RebelsTakeChances When They Dream Big
Sara Leoni, the College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year, finds that a great team can last a lifetime.![Tomas C. Walker](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/walker_D70320_06.jpg?itok=a1jqqPwa)
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#RebelsTakeChances on the Frontlines of Fighting Disease
Tomas C. Walker, the 2017 Nursing Alumnus of the Year, working to develop an artificial pancreas to help patients with diabetes.![Herb J. Santos Jr.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/Herb-Santos-Jr_h.jpg?itok=w8X4XmJ7)
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#RebelsTakeChances to Redo a Whole Year of Law School
Herb J. Santos Jr., the Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year, finds opportunity in adversity.![Jason Smylie, standing in front of a Capriotti's](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/smylieD71384_003.jpg?itok=NmFuLSax)
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