Topic: Las Vegas

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Arts and Culture | May 3, 2012

The uncertain future of the Las Vegas Art Museum collection now secure through new partnership with College of Fine Arts.

"Common Threads" was created from about 2,000 of the more than 5,000 T-shirts left in front of the New York-New York Hotel Casino in the months following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
People | February 3, 2012

Local artist and UNLV alumnus Troy Gillett created an inspiring art piece to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Research | June 7, 2011

UNLV study shows Las Vegas needs to promote different aspects of its personality instead of just gaming and nightlife.

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Arts and Culture | May 2, 2011

Alumnus Andrew Kiraly finds his hometown a ripe literary subject. And he hopes fellow writers will join him.

A painting of various birds and animals dancing a jig around the serving dish.
Arts and Culture | October 15, 2010

Online collection showcases the menus of yesteryear. See some of your favorites and share your memories of dining in Las Vegas.

Man swimming with a dolphin
People | June 18, 2010

A partnership between UNLV and The Mirage Dolphin Habitat helps students learn the ins and outs of training dolphins.

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Research | May 4, 2010

Forty percent of Las Vegans surveyed say they'd leave Nevada if they could live anywhere they wanted. One local leader is taking a step to change that.

Cindy Ortega poses for camera
People | April 12, 2010

Alumna Cindy Ortega has an unlikely background for someone who just helped open a multibillion dollar resort dedicated to the massaging and feeding of tourists. And at first blush, it seems more unlikely still that her specific job is making such a behemoth environmentally "small."

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Research | April 12, 2010

Las Vegas has had a legendary reputation for its ability to adapt and reinvent the visitor experience. But today's economy is stressing even the most stable and promising corporations in the world. Does this mean hope is dwindling for recovery and Las Vegas as we know it?