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Business and Community |

While the billionaire ushered in the corporate era, his Las Vegas Strip properties failed to achieve spectacular success. Learn more about this part of our history through UNLV Special Collections.

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Business and Community |

Women have been forces to reckon with in the often rough-and-tumble history of Nevada gaming. Here are five you should know about.

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Campus News |

Therapy dogs spread a little puppy love to stressed-out students.

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Research |

David G. Schwartz’s latest work offers a fascinating sketch of one of Las Vegas’ greatest characters, Jay Sarno, and a reminder of the importance of sharing stories.

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Business and Community |

Peter Michel, head of exhibits for Special Collections, on the history of Nevada through historic maps.

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UNLV History |

How did Nevada become a world leader in gaming? Expert David Schwartz picks out the key dates that changed our state's biggest industry.

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Business and Community |

Early African American settlers built their fortunes and pushed for equality in the surprisingly integrated Nevada community.

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Business and Community |

As the state celebrates its 150th year, special collections librarian Su Kim Chung shares her picks for the most important records on early Las Vegas history.

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UNLV History |

Our students once looked forward to this annual formal dance that featured a queen and her court.

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People |

David Schwartz, director of the UNLV Center for Gaming Research, was recently named among the top 40 emerging gaming leaders by Global Gaming Business Magazine.

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UNLV History |

50 years ago, the student body welcomed the president to Las Vegas then soon lamented his death in Rebel Yell editorials.

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Campus News |

Six scholars have been selected to complete residencies at UNLV Special Collections.