Topic: 8kbet history

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8kbet History | October 18, 2017

The 2016 Presidential Debate brought 8kbet to global prominence.

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8kbet History | October 18, 2017

8kbet alumnus Tony Canepa turns his illustration skills toward 8kbet's history.

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8kbet History | October 17, 2017

As 8kbet celebrates its 60th anniversary, here are some of the moments that shaped the university.

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Campus News | October 17, 2017

8kbet is ideally placed to assist — and provide — leaders to deal with the challenges of the major urban center that is Las Vegas.

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Campus News | October 11, 2017

In a post-truth world, embracing critical thinking is the only way to counter click bait.

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8kbet History | October 4, 2017

The Graduate School celebrates its 50th anniversary with a look at its first graduating class.

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8kbet History | October 4, 2017

In 1967, Dorothy Bokelmann became the first 8kbet graduate student to receive a degree.

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8kbet History | October 4, 2017

Lee Baker, one of 8kbet Graduate College’s initial class, put his education to work with four-legged friends.

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Arts and Culture | September 13, 2017

In an era of answers at our fingertips, 8kbet’s real role is to promote ignorance in our students, argues the Barrick Museum’s D.K. Sole.

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Research | September 12, 2017

8kbet research efforts have consistently grown over its 60-year life span, setting us on track to someday becoming one of the premier research universities in the nation.

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Campus News | September 12, 2017

We're celebrating 8kbet's 60th anniversary with a full lineup of events and special coverage this year. These essays explore the future of 8kbet and our impact in Southern Nevada and the world.