Meet the 2020 Most Spirited Students
Five students take advantage of creative ways to compete for the title of Most Spirited Student. 
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Five students take advantage of creative ways to compete for the title of Most Spirited Student.
Veteran Leadership
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Former Marine and College of Urban Affairs Alumnus of the Year has fought to get help for Nevada's veterans seeking educational opportunities.
A More Resilient Approach: Questioning Decades-Old Recovery Program
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Couple and family therapy master's candidate identifies an overdue need for change in the 12-step treatment for substance abuse.
How a Well-Turned Phrase Can Lead to Improved Athletic Movements
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Doctoral student Harjiv Singh brings an appreciation for language to sports performance.
A Career Shift to Help Shift Perspectives on Muslim Women
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Doctoral student Maryam Mohiedden Rad left behind life as an attorney to pursue her academic interests in a program unique to UNLV.
Going Virtual: Homecoming Edition
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This year’s virtual event will bring in new events and beloved traditions.
The (Remote) Interview: Ryan Willman
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As he patrols campus, police officer Ryan Willman enjoys seeing students and picking up on the energy they project.
UNLV Film Hosts Zoom Chat with "This Is Us" Star Jon Huertas Oct. 23
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The live Zoom chat with Huertas, who plays Miguel Rivas on the hit NBC series, is open to the UNLV community.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Presents Lance L. Smith: In the Interest of Action
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The exhibition, presented with the Womxn of Color Arts Festival, opens Nov. 9 and runs until Feb. 19.
Women's Council Spotlight: Rebecca Paulson
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From student worker to full-time employee, Rebecca Paulson says stepping out of her comfort zone has led her forward.
The Foundation to Take on All Challenges
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Graduate College Alumna of the Year's time at UNLV left her with an appreciation for parsing differing, and often contradictory, viewpoints en route to becoming a champion for animals.
Blue Metros, Red States: America’s Suburbs and the New Battleground in Presidential Politics
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UNLV research team explores the population and politics of 13 swing states, pushing beyond the old blue state-red state model and painting a new picture where changing suburbs influence outcomes.