Topic: Business and Community
Happy 150th Nevada!
We're celebrating the state's sesquicentennial with some fun facts and insightful observations from UNLV professors.
College of Engineering Hosts Talk on Big Data, Featuring Supercomputing Pioneer Jeff Jonas on Oct. 30
Discussion will be moderated by Jason Mendenhall, executive vice president of Cloud at Switch
My Nevada 5: Admired and Reviled Politicians
Historian Michael Green on some of our greatest (depending on how you look at it) political leaders.
My Nevada 5: Free Speech
Wayne Newton, Dana Gentry, and Christopher Columbus Powning have all had a role in the state's landmark free speech cases. Here's a look at the choice words and exposés that brought Nevada news outlets before the state Supreme Court.
The Gap Between Health Care and Law
UNLV expert says health insurance laws haven’t caught up with scientific advancements, particularly for those battling certain mental illnesses.
Drones and Privacy
As state becomes a center for drone development, a Boyd School of Law task force looks at legal implications of the technology.
UNLV, Community Groups Step Up for Kids on Nevada Children's Day Sept. 22
Community event to focus on issues related to children’s quality of life in Nevada and includes free admission to Las Vegas Natural History Museum.
My Nevada 5: The Jackson Street Five
This section of the city was integrated and flourished in days of overt segregation along the Las Vegas Strip. Oral historian Claytee White takes a look at the businesses that formed the backbone for this community.
My Nevada 5: Prostitution in Las Vegas
Professor Lynn Comella hits on the highlights of the city's brothel history — from the rise of Block 16 to the raid on Roxie's.
My Nevada 5: Top Flights at McCarran Airport
Here's how McCarran went from a dusty stop on the Transcontinental Airmail Route to a major international airport.
Community Law Day Helps Thousands Navigate Legal Issues
Free classes have helped more than 50,000 community members address custody, small claims court, bankruptcy, and immigration.