Rebels Bring Their Skills from the Classroom to the Field

UNLV students from different majors come together to take on one of the biggest sporting events ever hosted by Las Vegas.

Jayley Ward (left) and Breanna Adams are part of the summer cohort of Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee …

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When to Apply for Fall Internships: A Timeline

Fall internships — while not as popular as their summer counterparts — are a great way to get practical work experience, build job skills, network, and learn what career you’re interested in. Their lesser popularity can actually benefit you if …

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The Making of Champions — and Championship Events

Sports fan Dayle Marc Aten finds a internship that offers him experiences uncommon for a kinesiology major.

Kinesiology major Dayle Marc Aten seized the opportunity to be part of the Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee to get an inside look at the …

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Gaining an Appreciation for the Team Effort

Tomasa Sanchez spent her summer as an intern with the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee.

Senior journalism and media studies major Tomasa Sanchez is honing her skills in media outreach, writing, researching, and public relations through an internship with Las …

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5 Tips for Turning Your Internship into a Full-Time Job

Below are five tips that will help you prove that you’re proactive, enthusiastic, skilled, and collegial—which will maximize your chances of securing a full-time offer at the end of your internship.

1. Build strong relationships

Whether it’s your supervisor, coworker, …

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3 Times it’s Okay to Say No at Work

“No” is one of the most common first words for English-speaking babies, but as working adults, it can be one of the hardest things to say—especially at the office.

Saying no doesn’t have to be scary, especially when it’s warranted. …

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Top 10 Jobs for Biology Majors

Biology is the study of living things. Given the sheer number of living organisms on the planet, there are a lot of jobs for biology majors across a plethora of sectors. Some biology majors become researchers and run labs, while …

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How Volunteering Can Help You Advance Your Career

As someone interested in social impact, you’re probably excited about any and all opportunities to work with an organization that serves a cause or community you care about. Well, whether you’d like to learn more about a nonprofit, dip your …

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Three UNLV Physical Therapy Graduates Achieve Perfect Board Exam Scores

The rare feat speaks to former students’ determination and the quality of UNLV’s degree program.

August 3, 2023 By STEVEN SLIVKA

A perfect score on the national boards for physical therapists is an elusive challenge. Prior to this year, only 11 …

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Lifelong Learner Finds Academic ‘Home’ at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

August 8, 2023 By PAUL HARASIM

Eric Kawana, a member of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV class of 2025, was in the fourth grade when his grandmother’s disease ignited his passion to learn everything he could about …

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