News: Women's Research Institute of Nevada

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UNLV History |

Five women share their stories on the former president's influence on UNLV and the empowerment of women at UNLV.

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People |

President Emerita Carol C. Harter broke down barriers while building up UNLV's status as a research institution.

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People |

For Emily Powers, some of her most important experiences at UNLV happened outside of the classroom â€” through the Honors College.

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People |

The history-making program manager helps shape college women leaders and advocates for human rights.

U.N.L.V.'s first conference tournament championship—and automatic bid to the NCAA Championship—since winning the Big West in 1994. It will be the Lady Rebels first NCAA tournament appearance since 2002. March 9, 2022 (Josh Hawkins/UNLV)
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.

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People |

Silver State Award winner Miriam Shearing doesn't consider herself a trailblazer, but she has been a pioneer in state law and an important philanthropist for UNLV.

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Campus News |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV experts and their analysis of all things politics in 2020.

UNLV professor Rebecca Gill
Business and Community |

UNLV political and judicial expert Rebecca Gill explains the history of the United States’ contentious appointment process, how it differs from other nations, and the implications of a recent vacancy.

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Business and Community |

The marker, one of five to be installed in Nevada, will be unveiled March 5 in Las Vegas' Centennial Park.

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People |

Jean Munson of the Women's Research Institute of Nevada credits professor Joanne Goodwin, the institute's director emerita, as having been an important mentor.

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Business and Community |

Lauralyn Sandoval, vice president of new markets at Aristocrat Technologies, to address aspiring women leaders at June 6 event.

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People |

Rebecca Gill’s experience is informing gender inequality research and inspiring other women to share their stories.