News: William F. Harrah College of Hospitality
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In a 2017 interview, Jerry Vallen, founding dean of the Hospitality College, looked back at the early days of the school.
UNLV researchers share lessons learned from Casino Cosmopol CEO Per Jaldung.
A collection of news stories featuring the people and programs of UNLV.
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A long history of discriminatory practices and a UNLV study that shows how it impacts both workers and businesses points to a need for industry-wide change.
A collection of stories featuring UNLV’s continued flexibility and adaptability in the face of COVID-19.
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Helping her children navigate their educational pathways led Debbie Pattni to a fulfilling career in academic advising.
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Las Vegas native says the city provides a unique learning opportunity for hospitality majors.
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A Hospitality class was dedicated to planning UNLVino's successor – until coronavirus forced a change.
In a time of social distancing, the College of Hospitality makes visiting campus possible.
Sophomore Myles Veal advises fellow students not to let their classes slide while working remotely.
Hospitality College Ph.D. student channels separation from her family, housing uncertainty, and the new challenges of remote learning into humor and productivity.
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The hospitality “industry man” became a UNLV legend.