News: William F. Harrah College of Hospitality
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Student employees combine the art of coffee making and real-world skills at Rebel Grounds.
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Some of the major milestones of a driving force behind developments on the Las Vegas Strip and beyond.
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William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Alumnus of the Year David Ross learned early that being part of the gaming industry means giving back.
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An early meeting with a professor led Jeremy Aguero, the 2018 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, to law school and beyond.
Few women hold executive positions in the hospitality industry. Two UNLV researchers explore the implications.
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Karessa Royce, a UNLV hospitality major and Oct. 1 survivor, speaks out on her own terms.
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Jeremy Aguero, the 2018 Alumnus of the Year, on how to pay kindness forward.
IGI reports offered analysis for officials, business leaders on gaming regulation and ways to balance growing tourism market while minimizing social costs.
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Donors step up to support UNLV programs that serve the community in the aftermath of October 1 shooting.
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From magic and witchcraft to building robots using Legos, these wild courses can put swordfighters in training and future presidents ready to deal with environmental catastrophe.
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Valerie Holsinger is so taken with the human resources field that she says she can't imagine a different career choice.
Thirty-eight faculty will receive a combined $332,270 in seed funding for their research, scholarship, and creative activity.