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    51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s origin story traces back to one vote by one man, Herb Derfelt. And his legacy continues through generations of family members who followed in his educator footsteps.

Pate Thomas holds a photo of his great-grandfather Herbert Derfelt
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

Pate Thomas initially had no desire to add his name to the long list of family members who became Rebels and then educators. Now? He’s a proud alum, a difference-making educator, and the boss of a brand-new high school.

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Campus News |

Two classes celebrate different milestones on their journey to become doctors.

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Campus News |

Through a fun and collaborative effort, a Planning & Construction project manager will help campus clients meet their design needs and budget.

Nicholas Irwin in front of the Rebels Make It Happen banner
People |

Economics professor examines Las Vegas real estate and how environmental economics and market insights shape sustainable, resilient communities.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Experts In The News

Newsweek

People with Type 2 diabetes are at a much higher risk for Alzheimer's disease than people without diabetes, and a new study might have unearthed the connection. Researchers from University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) took a closer look at how type 2 diabetes alters brain activity in areas tied to memory and motivation.

K.T.N.V. T.V. ABC 13

Dozens of locals called for lower power bills and cleaner energy Tuesday, urging NV Energy to hear their concerns.

K.N.P.R. News

In 25 years, it’s estimated that the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease in this country will almost triple. That’s also about the same amount of time researchers have also found it might take for the disease to grow and develop in the human brain. But 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers have published a new study uncovering another clue as to what could be causing brain disease—while also pointing to a possible hedge against that development.

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Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study shows that what corporate leaders say, and how they say it, can change how people invest their money.

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Campus News |

Students examine what it means to live 'the good life.'

Mark Tremblay in a gray suit and tie
Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study explores what U.S. hosts can learn from the pricing strategies used in European markets.

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Arts and Culture |

Friedman, author and foreign affairs columnist at The New York Times, will discuss "The Big Trends Shaping U.S./China Relations Today: Economics, Technology, & Geopolitics"; tickets are free. 

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Athletics |

In a season of impressive firsts, the Skatin' Rebels claim their national championship trophy.

Recent Accomplishments

Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) and Historian Charlton W. Yingling from the University of Louisville recently published an article, "Canines: Enforcing Race and State" in the peer-reviewed journal Modern American History. The article was part of the journal's special forum: "Animals in Modern U.S. History."
Bradley Marianno (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) published a handbook chapter on Teachers' Unions and Collective Bargaining in the Live Handbook of Education Policy Research. The Live Handbook is an open-access, interconnected set of research summaries covering over 50 different education policy topics. 
Vaida Kazlauskaite, Brandon Eddy, and Sara Jordan (all Couple and Family Therapy) presented at the International Family Therapy Association Annual Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland. The presentation entitled "Provider Training to Help Parents with Cancer Communicate with their Children" focused on the quantitative inquiry regarding education and…
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