News: William S. Boyd School of Law

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Business and Community |

A collection of news stories from 2019 highlighting UNLV's impact in Southern Nevada and beyond.

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People |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made the news in 2019.

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Research |

150 cooks, servers and dishwashers almost shut down a Democratic debate.

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People |

Professor Joe Regalia returns to the William S. Boyd School of Law and brings with him a passion for legal writing he hopes to pass on to his students

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People |

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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People |

College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year Greg Morris stays active in university activities, and sent two of his sons to the School of Law.

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Campus News |

Donors are honored for their continuing support of the university and its programs.

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People |

William S. Boyd School of Law Alumnus of the Year and former public defender John Piro's work recognized for helping pursue mental-health reform within the justice system.

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Business and Community |

Nevada Supreme Court justice helps launch a program to ensure first-generation and minority students succeed in law school.

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Campus News |

Boyd’s Health Law concentration feeding a high-demand area that will only have more, and more complex needs, as more doctors start to work in the state.

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Campus News |

NPR’s Leila Fadel will moderate a discussion with scholars in civil rights, political science, and social justice to examine historical and modern-day experiences of Muslims in America.

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People |

E.L Cord Professor of Law Kathy Stanchi adds her impressive credentials to Boyd’s top-ranked legal-writing faculty.