News: William F. Harrah College of Hospitality
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Lamb and turkey and brisket, oh my! UNLV wine expert Murray Mackenzie dishes on the best beverage blends for meat, vegetarian, dessert, and cheese offerings.
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These faculty members aren't just accomplished in their academic fields. They all have one thing in common: success in the hobbies they're passionate about.
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Business Affairs Division taps into Hospitality College's expertise to improve its service.
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College of Hospitality Alumna of the Year Colleen Birch turning heads in the industry.
A breakthrough research project landed hospitality undergrad Jasmine Nemati a top-tier journal credit and the experience of a lifetime.
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Hospitality professor Tony Henthorne traces decades of tumult due to tourism fluctuations in Cuba.
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From the South to the Strip, her path in academia has been guided by her passion for research and her mission to change the lives of students.
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As casino operators optimize the house advantage, a new UNLV study contradicts long-held beliefs about a player’s ability to detect differences in how much – and how often – a slot machine pays.
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Students and faculty lead programs to improve lives in Southern Nevada.
UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
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The 43,000 square-foot “Black Fire Innovation” space will include replicated elements of a Caesars casino and resort to provide real-life conditions for product testing and a place for students to train to enter the workforce of the future.
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UNLV alum leads largest cocoa company in Indonesia.