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Topic: People
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Law Professor Bret Birdsong to Serve as Deputy Solicitor for Department of Interior
UNLV law professor Bret Birdsong has been appointed by the Obama administration to serve as deputy solicitor for land resources at the U.S. Department of Interior in Washington D.C.
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The Making of an Advocate
Christina Vela escaped the fate of many inner-city teen moms with education. Now she's determined to help others overcome their obstacles.
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Quick Take: How Napoleon One-Upped the Pawn Stars
UNLV history professor-turned vice provost Gregory Brown debunks “one-of-a-kind” signed Napoleonic document on History Channel’s “Pawn Stars."
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Beyond the Breakthrough
UNLV's scientists make discoveries and share their findings in prestigious journals. But then what?
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Connecting the Dots
Remember staring at the list of graduation requirements and wondering, Why do I need that class? UNLV did, too.
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Hospitality Meets Health Care
UNLV professors are extending their wealth of knowledge in guest satisfaction to boost Nevada’s emerging health care tourism industry.
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Dennis Lindle Named Distinguished Professor
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Class Notes, UNLV Magazine, Summer 2013
What have your fellow UNLV graduates been up to? Read about their latest accomplishments.
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From the Archives: Heaven and Earth for The Smiths
Gene Smith dug deep into the earth while Diane Smith reached for the stars. Memorial service for Gene will be held Sept. 27.
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Expert Advice: How to Wow an Audience
The 5 keys for creating visual masterpieces from Joe Aldridge of the entertainment engineering program.
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UNLV's 50th Commencement
Nearly 3,000 Rebels can now proudly call themselves new graduates. A slideshow of the spring commencement ceremonies.