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UNLV is hosting the final presidential debate of 2016. Here’s how we landed the big event and what that says about the rise of our university and our city.

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Journalism students to broadcast live from the presidential debate media center for UNLV-TV and KUNV radio.

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Students and the Las Vegas community will gather to watch live streams of the debates leading up to the final contest Oct. 19 at UNLV.

Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy

Communication studies professor Jacob Thompson on campaign history and how UNLV's selection as a debate site will leave a lasting mark on campus. Plus: Details on community watch events.

High School students practice debate skills

UNLV's top-ranked debate program helps local teens get over their fear of public speaking and prepare for national competitions.

UNLV junior Sara Beth Brooks and freshman Matt Gomez

Students in UNLV's Sanford I. Berman Debate Forum win the Las Vegas Classic Invitational Collegiate Debate Tournament.

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UNLV’s top-ranked Sanford I. Berman Debate Team hosts intensive training camp for high school debaters July 15 to 27.

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The coach of UNLV's nationally ranked debate team offers a few pointers on making your point.

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Rebels Tied for Tenth Among Varsity Teams in National Debate Tournament Rankings; Team Holds Top Spot in Western District

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Recently resurrected debate team already nationally ranked.