News: Graduate College

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People |

The senior academic advisor was a 'miserable,’ change-resistant first-year student. Now she’s helping students rise to their challenges.

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People |

From the Super Bowl to Broadway plays, this alum uses his technical theater experience to bring spectacular events to life from behind the scenes.

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Research |

Researchers say tracking methodology in Southern Nevada fungal outbreak provides blueprint for monitoring and responding to emerging global public health threat.

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Research |

International team of scientists reports a possible correlation between gravitational waves from neutron star mergers and fast radio bursts; results could improve understanding of how some deep-space bursts occur.  

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Research |

International team of scientists reveals first in-depth look at Omnitrophota, one of the world’s oldest and tiniest bacteria.

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People |

In addition to her own research projects, the biostatistician provides statistical and research training to faculty, residents, and students in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.

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Arts and Culture |

Elise Pearlstine â€” wildlife biologist, perfumer, author, alumna — discusses the complex and storied relationship between humans and fragrant plants in her newest book.

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Campus News |

School of Public Health graduate programs build the skills necessary to take on organizational challenges and establish leadership in expanding workforce sector.

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Campus News |

Up to 75 scholarships funded through a $3 million state award for current and incoming master’s nursing students at UNLV.

Robert Hersh
UNLV History |

Robert Hersh (1987-2022), alumnus and talented architect, played an integral role in the planning and construction of the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building.

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Campus News |

From accelerated second bachelor’s to online graduate programs, UNLV School of Nursing's many degree programs are nationally recognized.

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Campus News |

Educational organizations meet up on campus to discuss best practices for making sure STEM initiatives in K-12 through graduate programs are accessible to all students.