News: William S. Boyd School of Law
A collection of news stories featuring research and accomplishment at UNLV.
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Funds will support externship program to give students practical experience.
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Series, sponsored by UNLV Libraries and College of Urban Affairs, brings campus and community together to discuss systemic racism and affect positive change.
A collection of news stories featuring stargazing and change at UNLV.
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Silver State Award winner Miriam Shearing doesn't consider herself a trailblazer, but she has been a pioneer in state law and an important philanthropist for UNLV.
A collection of news stories featuring collaboration and reflection at UNLV.
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The associate dean of UNLV’s Boyd School of Law balances a variety of roles to serve the community and state.
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William S. Boyd School of Law Alumna of the Year Brittnie Watkins started her career by sitting for the bar exam and defending her doctoral dissertation while six months pregnant, and hasn't slowed down since.
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The documentary aims to bring awareness to a local community in the shadows searching for hope.
A collection of news stories highlighting community and perseverance at UNLV.
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Competitive ballroom dancer and law professor masters the waltz, tango, rumba and ethics.
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A collection of news stories highlighting research, health, and community at UNLV.