In The News: College of Fine Arts
On Friday, July 1, 22-year-old Heather Renner was crowned the 72nd Miss Nevada. She was born and raised in Reno and is currently studying at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas majoring in theater and double minoring in political science and vocal performance.
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Houses surrounding a cul-de-sac and areas of neatly trimmed grass form an idyllic suburban neighborhood, with enough room for parked cars, a fire pit and maybe even a community gym or play area.
She says she will use the roughly $30,000 in scholarship money she earned with her Miss Nevada title to pay for her education at UNLV where she is majoring in theater.
Like any work of art, the value of Spiral Jetty — easily the most recognizable artwork in Utah — depends on how you look at it.
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Having bright colors and greenery in our cities can make people happier and calmer, according to an unusual experiment involving virtual reality headsets.
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Researchers in France used virtual reality to test the impact of tweaks made to urban settings
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On June 4, Las Vegas stood with Ukraine in a memorable way.
The popular image of a prison, informed by movies and TV series like Orange is the New Black, is something close to a zoo, where individuals deemed too dangerous to be allowed to roam free in society are caged like animals.
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In the Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel, a large and tasteful home becomes an object of infatuation.
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One-on-one interview with the executive director of the UNLV Performing Arts Center, Lori Cobo.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers the College of Fine Arts, one of the largest fine arts colleges in the nation.
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Icons will rule the night as the UNLV College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame induction dinner returns to its full-capacity gala Tuesday night at Student Union Ballroom.