Articles by UNLV News Center
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Short Stories
UNLV English instructor Brittany Bronson named a New York Times opinion writer. Plus new books on Nevada history and women in the workforce.
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Betting on the Pope
Researcher digs into the early treatises in UNLV's Special Collections to discover how the culture of gambling shaped Renaissance Rome.
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Expert Perspective: Race and Self-Defense Killings
As more and more states expand "Stand Your Ground" laws, professor Addie Rolnick explores why deaths such as Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown's are always about race.
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Honors Rebellion
Honor College students tackle the Tough Mudder competition.
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Boyd Law School Welcomes Pat Mulroy as a Senior Fellow
Leading authority on public policy issues related to water, natural resources joins Boyd and its Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution; Mulroy also holds appointments with Desert Research Institute and Brookings Institution.
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Quick Take: Fame, Funding, Art and Narcissism
Thursday's University Forum lecture dives into artistic integrity and social media. Join the discussion with local arts group leaders on the DIY social movement, edupunks, and the fine line between Kim Kardashian and Radiohead.
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Lecture Preview: 'Indian Gaming, American Anxiety,' March 18
Historian Laurie Arnold dove into UNLV Libraries documents to learn how Native American leaders collaborated to overcome the obstacles in bringing tribal gaming to their communities.
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Culinary Union Donates Historic Photo Collection to UNLV Libraries
New insight into the largest union in Nevada will be digitized and made available worldwide.
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Tark's Tribute Event to be Held Sunday, March 1
Public is invited to the memorial event honoring the former Runnin' Rebels basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian.