Topic: Nevada

Oldest book on gaming in the UNLV Libraries collection
Research | April 2, 2013

UNLV's Center for Gaming Research dispels some of the more enduring misconceptions about gambling.

A carlin-type gold deposit
Research | May 10, 2011

A team of UNLV and UNR researchers have devised a new model for how Nevada’s gold deposits formed, which may help in exploration efforts for new gold deposits.

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.

Leisl Carr Childers sits at desk
Research | May 27, 2010

Graduate student Leisl Carr Childers is studying the often contentious relationship between the federal government and ranchers in Nevada.

Goodsprings schoolhouse
Business and Community | May 27, 2010

UNLV organization works to save state's most culturally significant sites from the wrecking block. The reason: To improve our quality of life.

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UNLV History | April 1, 2010
History professor Eugene Moehring is a respected scholar on urban history issues and the West. But the Harry Reid Silver State Research Award recipient says the students are still the most important part of the research equation.