Rejecting Remediation: UNLV Refocuses Outlook on College-Level Math Preparation
A portrait of Bill Speer, director of UNLV's Math Learning Center, standing in front of a white board.
Business and Community |
Students find support through updated math courses, pilot programs.
Building a Bridge: Unique Summer Program Prepares Incoming UNLV Freshmen for College-Level Math
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Business and Community |
Summer Math Bridge has helped 77 percent of participating students place into credit-bearing math courses since 2012.
Dr. John Fildes Named Interim Dean of UNLV School of Medicine
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People |
Fildes, professor and chair of UNLV's department of surgery, will begin as interim dean Sept. 1.
UNLV Named National Center of Excellence for Nursing Education
UNLV nursing students performing CPR on manikin
Campus News |
University among just 10 programs in the country recognized by National League for Nursing for high standards in educational excellence and visionary leadership.
Paying It Forward as First-Gen Students
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People |
Through a nonprofit she founded, alumna Erica Mosca helps low-income high school students get to — and then succeed — in college.
Donor Honor Walk Leaves Lasting Impression on UNLV Medical Students
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People |
A moment paying tribute to an organ donor helps families heal while raising awareness of the need for more donors.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Screens "Are You Really My Friend? The Movie" Sept. 18
Are you really my friend collage
Arts and Culture |
A short Q & A will follow the screening with artist and executive producer Tanja Hollander and director Robin Greenspun.
Christianity and the Climate Conversation
Lake Mead
Research |
Research by a UNLV environmental communication expert offers strategies for improving the dialogue around climate change.
The Interview: Christine Ancajas
Christine Ancajas standing in a dentist office.
People |
Her childhood experiences with dental problems fueled her career interests.
Barrick Museum of Art Opens "Connective Tissue" Sept. 13; Artist to Meet with UNLV Graphic Design Students
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Arts and Culture |
"Connective Tissue" is the first large-scale assembly of works by renowned neuroscientist-turned-artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. It runs through Feb. 22.
End of Summer Reading List
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Arts and Culture |
From works providing context for today's political issues to the unexpected inspiration of sheep, Black Mountain Institute staff offer their recommendations.
Quick Take: UNLV Earns Federal Designation for Cyber Defense Education
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Business and Community |
Engineering professor Juyeon Jo on what it means, and how it’s helping UNLV researchers and educators stay a step ahead in booming field.