Articles by UNLV News Center
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From the Archives: Alumna Dissects Relationships in Young Adult Novels
A lost job led law school graduate Daria Snadowsky to write candidly about a teen girl's sexual experiences in her first two books.
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The Back Story: UNLV Solar Site
Those solar panels along Flamingo Boulevard actually produce energy for UNLV while helping companies improve their technologies.
Winter 2012 Senior Design
College of Engineering seniors showcase commercially viable inventions.
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Charitable Giving Deadline Dec. 31 for This Tax Year
December is a time for gifts — and a time for charitable giving. If you’re considering a gift to UNLV, the deadline for it to count for calendar year 2012 is fast approaching.
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UNLV Mobile App Now Available in iTunes App Store
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The Back Story: Valerie Pida Plaza
Cheerleader's courageous battle with cancer inspired the entire campus.
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Campus Holiday Reception
Spot your coworkers in images from the 2012 UNLV holiday reception for faculty and staff.
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"Flashlight"
Thirty years later, UNLV's Flashlight has moved beyond some initial controversy to become a treasured part of the university landscape.
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Rebel Reading Room
Take a peek inside the scarlet and gray reading room at a local elementary.