UNLV Newsmakers 2021: Research
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UNLV researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.
Gearing Up: Longtime Student-Success Center at UNLV Garners $40M in Federal Grants
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Latest award bolsters the Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach in its mission to support students in middle, high school, and beyond.
Holiday Tradition: Christmas Tree Recycling Begins Dec. 26 in Southern Nevada
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UNLV, community organizations team up for free annual program to turn Christmas trees into mulch; more than 18,000 trees recycled in 2020.  
A First Step Toward a Second Career in Nursing
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Students in UNLV nursing's accelerated degree program bring diverse backgrounds to their new field.
Standout Students: Winter 2021 Outstanding UNLV Graduates
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An enduring commencement tradition continued Dec. 14 as UNLV president honored five outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.  
Breaking Through the Age Brackets
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UNLV undergraduate creates a more inclusive environment for non-traditional students.
UNLV Recognized Among Nation’s Top Research Universities
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UNLV, UNR among just 146 nationwide classified by Carnegie as R1, or "Very High Research," the highest status for research institutions; UNLV and UNR first reached R1 in 2018. 
Equity Institute Will Help You Better Serve UNLV's Diverse Student Body
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Participants in the pilot program offer reasons why faculty, instructors, and staff should sign up now for the upcoming session.
OB/GYN Health Care Hero Departs Too Soon, His Legacy Lives On
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Multi-talented physician Kenneth Warren Volker left a lasting impact on the UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, Las Vegas, and Nevada.
A Second Act in Health Care
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Former theater major and EMT drawn to UNLV's accelerated degree program in nursing. 
The Pandemic Pivot
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Events manager taps into her strong organizational skills to make a career shift to nursing.
UNLV Newsmakers 2021: November
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A collection of news stories featuring research and accomplishment at UNLV.