News: Women's Research Institute of Nevada

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Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý-led study is the first to examine attitudes of men toward the social media housewife trend that calls for return to traditional gender roles.

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Campus News |

A selection of top news headlines featuring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty and students.

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ÐÔÊӽ紫ý History |

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

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People |

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

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People |

For Emily Powers, some of her most important experiences at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý 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/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý)
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

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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 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

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Campus News |

A collection of stories highlighting ÐÔÊӽ紫ý experts and their analysis of all things politics in 2020.

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Business and Community |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý 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.