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UNLV Creates Anti-Racism Task Force

Jul 08, 2020

UNLV has formed the anti-black racism task force to look at making some changes on campus. 

UNLV president, Marta Meana and provost, Chris Heavey sent an email this morning to students and faculty about the formation of UNLV's anti-black racism task force. 

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Athlete Workouts At UNLV On Hold After 4 Test Positive For COVID-19

Jun 27, 2020

Four students in UNLV’s athletics programs have tested positive for COVID-19. The school says voluntary workouts, which began for some sports June 8, are now on hold until July 5 at the earliest.

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How Safe Is It To Go Back To The Gym?

Jun 24, 2020

Stress-eating. Netflix-bingeing. Wine-chugging. 

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Hey Reb! Statue Removed Amid Push To Change 'Rebel' Nickname

Jun 22, 2020

One week ago, UNLV officials removed the Hey Reb!

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UNLV Removes 'Hey Reb' Statue From Alumni Center

Jun 17, 2020

UNLV has removed the 'Hey Reb' statue from in front of the Tam Alumni Center on campus.

The announcement was made Tuesday.

President Marta Meana said in a statement that the donor of the statue and the university had mutually agreed to return the statue.

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UNLV To Offer Mix of In-Person And Remote Learning Fall Semester

May 29, 2020

UNLV is planning to limit the number of students on campus during the fall semester by offering more courses remotely,

The Las Vegas Sun reports the goal is a 50-50 mix of remote instruction and in-person courses.

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Unceremonious Graduations

May 15, 2020

One victim of the coronavirus is a rite of passage for thousands of young Nevadans: the high school graduation ceremony.

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In-Person Learning Will Return To Nevada's Colleges, Universities But With Changes

May 11, 2020

Nevada's colleges and universities will be open this summer and fall. In the fall, they’re expecting to have in-person classes.

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How Couples Are Navigating The Tricky Waters of Coronavirus Isolation

May 01, 2020

“It’s YOUR turn to take the kids outside.”

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UNLV Providing Story Time For Kids

Apr 22, 2020

UNLV’s College of Education is providing story time videos for children online.

UNLV student teachers and professors are reading classic children's books like "The Lorax" and "Goodnight Moon."

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UNLV Medicine To Increase COVID-19 Testing

Apr 15, 2020

With the help of the Nevada National Guard, UNLV Medicine will increase its capacity to perform curbside tests for the coronavirus.

Governor Steve Sisolak activated 700 members of the national guard to help with the state's response to the outbreak.

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New UNLV Medical School Dean Takes Helm Amid Pandemic

Apr 14, 2020

The new dean of UNLV’s School of Medicine took over at a time when health care is on everyone’s mind. 

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UNLV Medicine Gets More Tests, Can Test Through Thursday

Apr 07, 2020

The clinical arm of the University of Nevada Las Vegas’s School of Medicine has received another shipment of COVID-19 testing kits, extending the time screenings can be administered.

UNLV Medicine says the new supply will allow curbside testing - by appointment only – until Thursday.

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Student Tuition At Nevada Universities Change Due To Covid-19

Apr 06, 2020

About the only people out there working right now are health-care workers, grocery store employees, truckers, gas station attendants and fast-food workers.

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Coronavirus Impact On Hockey In Las Vegas

Mar 25, 2020

The Vegas Golden Knights were set to make a deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs when the coronavirus outbreak caused the NHL to pause its season. 

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Former UNLV Men's Basketball Coach Has Died

Mar 20, 2020

Former UNLV men's basketball coach Howie Landa died Wednesday at the age of 88. 

Landa was an assistant coach under Jerry Tarkanian during the 1988-89 season, then again under Tim Grgurich during the 1994-95 season. 

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UNLV Hires Stanford's La Rocque As Women's Basketball Coach

Mar 19, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV has hired former Stanford assistant and player Lindy La Rocque as its next women's basketball coach.

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More Students Are Starting, Staying At UNLV

Mar 13, 2020

UNLV just registered more than 31,000 students and reco

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Coronavirus Threat To Keep Fans From UNLV, UNR Spring Sports

Mar 12, 2020
The athletic departments at UNLV and the University of Nevada, Reno have announced that fans won't be allowed to attend spring sporting events at the two schools for the rest of the season over concerns about the coronavirus.
 
UNR's spring football game is cancelled and all
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UNR Cancels Some Study Abroad Programs Over COVID-19 Fears

Mar 10, 2020

As health officials continue to identify new cases of the novel coronavirus here in the US, outbreaks in places like Italy and China are exploding on an even larger scale. As a result, the Universi

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Williams Scores 23 To Lead Boise St. Over UNLV 67-61 In MWC

Mar 06, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — RJ Williams had 23 points and 15 rebounds as Boise State topped UNLV 67-61 in the Mountain West Conference Tournament quarterfinals.

Bryce Hamilton led the Runnin' Rebels on Thursday with 24 points and six rebounds.

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Expensive Cars = Bad Drivers? Or Is It All Of Us?

Mar 03, 2020

Running red lights. Dodging in and out of traffic. Or racing fast ahead—only to get to the next stoplight.

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Coronavirus Forces Cancellation Of Conferences, Study Abroad Programs

Mar 03, 2020

The spread of coronavirus has led to cancellations of conferences and study abroad programs in Nevada. 

The University of Nevada Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno have brought students back from China, Italy and South Korea.

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Las Vegas Braces For Coronavirus

Mar 02, 2020

COVID-19, the coronavirus that has sickened tens of thousands in China and killed more than 2,800 people worldwide, has

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Hamilton Leads UNLV To Crushing Win Over Colorado St.

Feb 19, 2020
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bryce Hamilton scored 25 points on 11-of-18 shooting grabbed 10 rebounds and UNLV overwhelmed Colorado State 80-56.
 
The Rebels moved into a three-way tie for fourth in the Mountain West Conference with Colorado State and Boise State.

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