Name: Elizabeth León Zaragoza  Degrees: Class of 2019 MSK Kinesiology, Class of 2023 PhD Higher Education Current Role: Assistant Professor - Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue your degree in higher education? I came to Vegas to work as a GA in the athletic training program, drawn by my passion for interacting with…

Congratulations to our Spring 2024 Wonderful Washoe Rebel Jennifer Dahlen ‘00 (BA Elem Ed). Jennifer serves as Dean of Students at Nick Poulakias Elementary School in Reno, NV. Throughout her career, she has helped thousands of students and families, secured grants, and served at the state level.  We would also like to congratulate our Honorable Mention Kim Polson ‘96 (BS Elem Ed). She has…

The College of Education proudly announces the Wonderful Washoe Rebel, an alum recognition program. We want to recognize the outstanding College of Education alums who live and/or work in Washoe County. Educators, administrators, counselors, human service professionals, higher education staff, and anyone with a UNLV College of Education degree! Do you know a Rebel who has gone above and beyond…

Edrie Ward never wanted to be a teacher. It was the furthest thing from her mind when she was burnt out from her first career in hospital administration. She thought it was time to open the soul food restaurant she’d always dreamed of. Eager for a change of pace, she got her B.A. in Business Administration and MBA. And just when she thought she was done with the rigors of studying and paper…

The College of Education is thrilled to announce this year’s Summit on Nevada Education luncheon keynote speaker:  Glenna Gallo (‘97, BS Special Education), the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education. About the Summit The annual Summit on Nevada Education welcomes educators, administrators, policymakers, community…

The College of Education proudly announces the Wonderful Washoe Rebel, an alum recognition program. We want to recognize the outstanding College of Education alums who live and/or work in Washoe County. Educators, administrators, counselors, human service professionals, higher education staff, and anyone with a UNLV College of Education degree! Do you know a Rebel who has gone above and beyond…

The 2023-2024 College of Education Mentorship Program is still open! Our Alumni Mentorship Program connects you with a network of 23,000+ experienced educators, researchers, and professionals worldwide. Gain valuable insights to kickstart your professional journey! Learn more and register for this opportunity by visiting the Registration Link. Priority Deadline is Friday, September 15. Mentees…

  Endurance running is not for the faint of heart, and neither is pursuing a career in NCAA collegiate athletics, but Leif Caesar embraces challenges time and time again. With a reverence for the spirit of college athletics and a passion for long-distance running, his drive and focus inspire the student-athletes he serves as a new full-time assistant director of compliance for the…

For high school seniors across the country, the wait is finally over. After months of filling out applications, writing essays, and nervously refreshing their email inboxes, students are holding their breath and hoping for the acceptance letter that could change their lives. They’ll share the news with friends, family, perhaps even post a reaction video on TikTok. And after all the chaos settles…

We're looking for part-time faculty to assist with instruction in: PK-20 educator preparation Human services School counseling School and educational psychology Educational policy Leadership programs Other topics We are also looking for site supervisors who support the development of teacher candidates' teaching skills in a classroom setting. Each semester, site supervisors…

Congratulations to the following winners of the 2023 College of Education Faculty Awards: Distinguished Research Award: Federick Ngo (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) Distinguished Teaching Award: Tina Vo, Teaching & Learning Distinguished Service Award: Sophie Ladd, Teaching & Learning Early Career Award: Gerilyn…