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graduation cap and tassle
Campus News | May 14, 2015

Among the 2,700 students expected to graduate this week, five will receive special recognition at commencement. Here's why they were selected.

The Compleat Gamester
Research | May 12, 2015

When did society start linking problem gambling to the concept of addiction? Medical historian Celeste Chamberland discusses the origins in the May 14 Eadington Fellows lecture.

Brittany Bronson and George Saunders
Arts and Culture | May 5, 2015

UNLV English instructor Brittany Bronson named a New York Times opinion writer. Plus new books on Nevada history and women in the workforce.

Detail of printer's ornament from Rodotà's "De' giuochi d'industria
Research | April 14, 2015

Researcher digs into the early treatises in UNLV's Special Collections to discover how the culture of gambling shaped Renaissance Rome.

Addie Rolnick
Campus News | April 13, 2015

As more and more states expand "Stand Your Ground" laws, professor Addie Rolnick explores why deaths such as Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown's are always about race.

Close up shot of the "UNLV Honors Rebellion" t-shirt.
Campus News | April 6, 2015

Honor College students tackle the Tough Mudder competition.

Pat Mulroy
Campus News | March 30, 2015

Leading authority on public policy issues related to water, natural resources joins Boyd and its Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution; Mulroy also holds appointments with Desert Research Institute and Brookings Institution.

Cover of Ad Week magazine featuring Kim Kardashian holding a pair of pixelated sun glasses
Arts and Culture | March 23, 2015

Thursday's University Forum lecture dives into artistic integrity and social media. Join the discussion with local arts group leaders on the DIY social movement, edupunks, and the fine line between Kim Kardashian and Radiohead.

Laurie Arnold
Campus News | March 16, 2015

Historian Laurie Arnold dove into UNLV Libraries documents to learn how Native American leaders collaborated to overcome the obstacles in bringing tribal gaming to their communities.