News: William F. Harrah College of Hospitality
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At Bistro 410, students are responsible for everything from decor to creating marketing plans and menus.
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Industry experts like Don Ross, vice president of meeting operations for Caesars Entertainment, advise and guide students on best industry practices.
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Hospitality students wine, dine, and entertain guests as part of a course project that tested their collaborative and problem-solving skills.
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Students pair with local business Clique Hospitality to learn best methods for creating a recruitment plan that can then be used by the company.
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From on-property instruction to dinner theater, the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality is aligning students with the community in novel ways – and taking practical learning to a whole new level.
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With two dozen patents under their belts, Gaming Innovation students are grabbing the attention of casino game developers and showing the world what Vegas does best.
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A roundup of students and faculty whose innovation and expertise made news headlines.
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UNLV consumer behavior and hospitality expert Amanda Belarmino shares predictions on 2022 gift-giving, travel, entertainment, and shopping habits.
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This alumnus-turned-gaming lecturer never left his career to chance.
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Ingrid Perez is among thousands of first-generation students at UNLV carving out their own path to success.
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A unique partnership and research facility is evolving the game of golf.
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Chris Smith fell in love with the bright lights of Las Vegas as a child, and since then, has carved a path in the hospitality industry through high-level human resources positions.