News: Office of Executive Vice President and Provost

Ryan Francis presents his group's project
Research |

The office of undergraduate research helps UNLV students learn, grow, and shine.

Diane Chase
Campus News |

UNLV's chief academic officer on how she'll use her archaeology training to figure out how the pieces fit together at UNLV.

Chris Heavey
Campus News |

Heavey is an accomplished psychologist, academic leader and longtime UNLV faculty member.

Ronald T. Brown
People |

Brown is an accomplished psychologist and academic leader with previous stops at University of North Texas, Wayne State and Temple; he will begin Aug. 1.

Diane Chase
People |

Chase, archaeologist and current vice provost at University of Central Florida, will take over as UNLV's chief academic officer May 1.

Bernajane Palisoc works in UNLV's neuropsychology lab with professor Daniel Allen
Research |

The new Office of Undergraduate Research helps students engage in and celebrate their research and creative activity.

Mary-Ann Winkelmes
Campus News |

UNLV leads the country with a program that proves even small changes to assignments can yield big results in classroom success — especially among first-generation students.

Students and UNLV staff celebrating at graduation.
Campus News |

Nearly 2,000 students officially became graduates at the 2015 Winter Commencement. View the slideshow of the ceremony.

crowd of students walk outside
Campus News |

UNLV jumps from sixth to second place on U.S. News & World Report’s annual list for “best ethnic diversity,” maintaining a spot in top 10 for fifth consecutive year.

Rehan Choudhry speaks during UNLV Creates
Campus News |

Annual welcome event features TED-like motivational talks that inspire incoming students to make the most of their college experience.

Kristie Berthelotte helps a student
Campus News |

Changes to advising, an overhaul of the freshman experience, and an emphasis on taking a full course load are getting today's Rebels off to the right start. It's all part of helping students stick with their studies and graduate on time.

Sharon Altman
People |

Sharon Altman might not break a nail for you, but she’ll take on more responsibility without batting an eye. She’s the 2015 first-place Classified Employee of the Year.