In The News: William F. Harrah College of Hospitality

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MGM’s Mandalay Bay is now stationing security officers at guest elevator banks, and the guards are requiring patrons to produce their room keys before being allowed access.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Mandalay Bay is increasing security as it seeks to reassure guests following the Oct. 1 shooting.

Las Vegas Review Journal

It might be more difficult to sense the fragrances emanating from casinos as you walk the Strip.

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UNLV’s Team Las Vegas won second place in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Engineering contest today for its Sinatra Living home, one of 10 contests taking place during the 10-day competition.

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Students at UNLV took home a second-place prize in an international Solar Decathlon. The challenge: create a building that integrates solar and energy efficiency technologies seamlessly in the design.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Meredith Laurence thinks the air fryer would be a lot more popular if people knew what it really is: a compact cylindrical countertop convection oven — which is no doubt why Philips, the manufacturer that originated the device, went with Airfryer.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The deadliest shooting in U.S. history will force the nation’s hotel industry to rethink security procedures, but there may be little new they can do now to prevent such events, experts say.

Las Vegas Review Journal

As a new academic year begins, a renowned college at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is set to celebrate its 50th year. For half a century, the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration has served as a living laboratory for its students, producing thousands of educated workers for the hotel and hospitality industries while setting itself apart as one of the best in the world. The college was founded in 1967 to help supply an educated workforce for the fast-growing Strip.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Burgers aren’t exactly known as nutritional powerhouses, considering the saturated fat the average one contains. And then there’s the hefty environmental impact of beef cattle, which is higher than dairy cattle, pigs or poultry. But we sure do love our burgers, which have become a staple of the American diet on levels ranging from fast food to haute cuisine.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is investing more than $100 million to upgrade its rooms, joining a growing list of Strip casinos refreshing properties as tourism flourishes in the nation’s entertainment capital.

Las Vegas Review Journal

A luxury tower on the Las Vegas Strip will turn into posh military barracks starting Saturday.

Las Vegas Sun

Most marijuana dispensaries in Las Vegas reported similar results during the first week of legal recreation sales: Long lines of eager customers and strong revenue.