UNLV Newsmakers 2021: July
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Campus News |
A collection of news stories highlighting research, health, and community at UNLV.
The Lessons of 'A Drawing a Day'
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Campus News |
Barrick Museum project invited artists and amateurs alike to process their pandemic-related emotions through art, proving that putting pen to paper is a boon for dealing with the toughest circumstances.
Dipping Through the Years
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UNLV History |
A look at how Las Vegans cooled off in the yesteryear of triple-digit summers.
The Interview: Katherine Jackson    
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People |
A British expat lands in the desert.
It's Like Scaling a Mountain, and He Knows From Experience
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People |
Dr. John Rovig battled health issues to graduate on time and now draws inspiration to tackle medical challenges and rock climbing,
Wanted: Cybersecurity Professionals to Protect Businesses, the Nation’s Infrastructure
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Campus News |
Where to start? At UNLV’s annual GenCyber Camp.
Top Tier Academic Advising Helps Students Stay the Course
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People |
Tricia McCrory leads the charge for student access to academic advising and earns UNLV’s most prestigious award.
Virtual Artists-in-Residence Project, "ART TALK Talk talk," Joins UNLV
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Arts and Culture |
Presented by Los Angeles-based artists Beck + Col, "ART TALK Talk talk" is an online art talk show modeled after classic late night shows like "The Tonight Show."
Women's Council Spotlight: Claire Tredwell
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People |
Key component of UNLV’s Early Childhood Education Center, Claire Tredwell, gives advice to women starting their careers.
Nursing Through the Generations
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People |
Three daughters of UNLV nursing alums following in their parents' footsteps.
More Than the Games: The Olympics and the Global Spotlight on Societal Issues
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Arts and Culture |
UNLV sports history expert Kendra Gage’s class on Olympics explores historical, modern collisions between sport and social issues of the time.
The Interview: Jefferson Kinney
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People |
The longtime UNLV researcher on youthful curiosity, the brain, and sports.