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U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
People | July 1, 2011

A science teacher. A single mom. First-generation college graduates and business leaders. Read about how UNLV changed their lives and gave them value.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Research | June 1, 2011

Discovery of a new element; dental issues among Nevada youth; a model on gold deposit formation;
the effects of air transport on the injured; and the Regents’ Creative Activity Award winner.

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People | April 15, 2010

An interview with economics professor Keith Schwer, who died Dec. 3 at age 66. National media outlets and local business leaders often called Schwer first for insight on the community's robust growth and dramatic downturn over the last two decades. One of his greater accomplishments, however, was helping to give voice to Nevada's children.

Tarkainian stands with the Runnin' Rebels
UNLV History | March 24, 2010

If you’re past a certain age, you remember when the Runnin’ Rebels won the 1990 NCAA Basketball Championship. This season, UNLV celebrated the 20th anniversary of that stunning tournament. But the Rebels also have had plenty of miracle moments in other sports.

Sociology professor Michael Ian Borer headshot
Arts and Culture | November 30, 2009

Like religion, sociologist Michael Ian Borer says, baseball and Fenway Park give Bostonians something larger than themselves to believe in, "something that transcends the here and now."