News: Graduate College

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Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.

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Seven women are the first to complete the Urban Leadership Program thanks to partnership.

Portrait of Cheyenne Rogers, Assistant Director of Academic Transitions and Learning Support Acting Coordinator of Academic Success Coaching at the Academic Success Center
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A first-generation student finds her calling by helping UNLV's students navigate their challenges.

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Ph.D. student Kendra McGlothen's research ties for first in the Graduate College’s annual Rebel Grad Slam competition.

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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has barred neuroscience Ph.D. student Andrew Ortiz from the lab, he continues to research diseases that affect millions of Americans.

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UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield to honor four Winter 2020 graduates for their academic, research, and community impact.

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An interest in Lego and science, and an introductory class at UNLV, led one-time potential graphic design student Iani Batilov to civil engineering.

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Alumnus Noe Santos says getting involved at UNLV was his key to securing lasting employment.

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UNLV alumna Brittany Radke applies lessons from UNLV's Senior Design competition in her work as an environmental engineer.

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Through community outreach, UNLV's Becky Pugh helps high school students better understand their path to college.

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After trying a variety of jobs, Karintha Fenley finally found her "perfect fit" in academic advising.

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‘Dark Days, Bright Nights’ by Matthew O'Brien presents vivid oral account of hope and recovery from homelessness.