News: Office of Community Engagement

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Business and Community |

Readings and events will explore the human experience through topics including race, class, inequality, and resilience.

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People |

Tamara Marino, this year’s first-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year, helps forge partnerships between the campus and Southern Nevada communities.

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Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Medicine surgeons reviewed pavement burn admissions to a Las Vegas burn center over five years to determine how hot is too hot.

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Arts and Culture |

From intense and thought-provoking to fun and uproarious, NCT celebrates its 16th season with something for everyone.

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Campus News |

The ear, nose, and throat clinics operated by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Medicine assist about 1,500 patients a month.

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Research |

How does the body react when you nix sugar from your diet? 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ nutritionist Samantha Coogan shares a winning solution for withdrawal symptoms, and what to expect when they’re over.

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Arts and Culture |

The season features four unique concerts showcasing works created by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ dance faculty and students.

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People |

The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Medical School and its students have been among the beneficiaries.

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Business and Community |

Allen Gibbs earns Top Tier Award for his long history of research and efforts to engage others in science.

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People |

Former 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Don Snyder has played pivotal roles in many key Southern Nevada institutions, including the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine

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Business and Community |

Teams crossed the state carrying the dog tags of service members who have died in war on terrorism.

An exterior view of the Colusa Casino on a sunny day.
Research |

An Eadington Fellow examines the initial debate over gaming on Native American reservations from the perspective of the tribal leaders that initially advocated for it.