Topic: Nevada

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Business and Community | April 2, 2014

From Mark Twain to Hank Greenspun, Nevada journalists both recorded history and changed it. Alumnus and historian Michael Green lists his favorites.

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Business and Community | March 21, 2014

UNLV nursing professors share their list of milestones that have affected nurses and improved health care in our state.

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Business and Community | March 12, 2014

From ending discriminatory practices to shedding light on education and social issues, Nevada women have challenged the status quo and made Nevada a better place.

Frank Burnside pictured next to his plane
Business and Community | March 6, 2014

Long before airline travel became ordinary, Nevada visionaries foresaw the critical role it would play in the state's economic health.

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Research | February 27, 2014

Meteor smack downs, volcanic calderas, and mountain pulses — Geologist Steve Rowland explains some of the catastrophic events the created the geology and biology of our beautiful state.

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Business and Community | February 12, 2014

UNLV professors weigh in on some of the state’s big battles and quiet victories in community health.

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Research | February 6, 2014

The state’s seemingly barren land is filled with bizarre mammals — at least for now. Mammalogist Brett Riddle lists off his favorites.

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Business and Community | January 30, 2014

Happy birthday, Nevada! To celebrate, we've asked UNLV faculty, students, and alumni to share the bits of state history and culture that intrigue them.

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Business and Community | January 30, 2014

As the state celebrates its 150th year, special collections librarian Su Kim Chung shares her picks for the most important records on early Las Vegas history.

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People | July 17, 2013

The director of UNLV's public history program explains why the myth that Las Vegas has no history persists.