Topic: education - higher ed

Mariella Bueno in black pants and jacket and red Rebels tshirt sits on a campus bench
People | November 3, 2025

From City Hall to campus: UNLV's new director of advocacy champions policies to empower students and communities.

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Campus News | September 22, 2025

Scholars bring their expertise in American politics, workforce development, financial regulation, federal assistance programs, college access, and community-based planning.

LeAnne Salazar Montoya at graduation ceremony
People | April 25, 2025

The Radiance Project, led by LeAnne Salazar-Montoya, expands pathways to leadership for Latinx educators. It also earned her the 2025 Service-Learning Faculty Award.

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UNLV History | April 17, 2025

For this column from UNLV Magazine, Nevada journalist John L. Smith seeks context from someone, he says, "who has done everything for UNLV but paint it."

black and white photo of Herbert Derfelt
UNLV History | April 2, 2025

UNLV’s origin story traces back to one vote by one man, Herb Derfelt. And his legacy continues through generations of family members who followed in his educator footsteps.

woman outside and pulling on a piece of string
People | September 11, 2023

The behavioral neuroscientist hopes to help UNLV students push through adversity and pursue pathways to STEM careers through partnerships.