Topic: military/veterans

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close up of a U.S. Air Force medal
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Student-veterans in Lee Business School's MBA program share their determination to succeed as they transition back to civilian life.

collage of 4 dentists, two are in white coats and two are in blue scrubs
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Faculty at the School of Dental Medicine bring lessons from their military service to their teaching.

Dr. John Gallob in dental coate and office
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The dental school's faculty practice director applies the high standards and a sense of discipline he learned in the U.S. Army to his training of the next generation of dentists.

Dr. John Kersey in white dental coat in dentist's office
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The advanced pediatric dentistry program director uses mentoring lessons he received in the Air Force to develop residents at UNLV.

Dr. Raybeck stands near a U.S. flag while in his dental scrubs
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The Vietnam veteran and retired colonel has done it all — from reconnaissance to running hospitals in Europe to teaching dental students at UNLV.

Dr. Marcia Loo in her dental office
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The U.S. Navy reservist is teaching dental students the lessons she found most important: discipline, empathy, and patience.

profile photo of Noah Claypool
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Military veteran Noah Claypool uses empathy and understanding to address America’s incarceration problem.

Kinesiology student Zachary Coleman studies outside.
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At UNLV, nontraditional students can find support designed to meet them where they are — and help them go further.

closeup soldier and psychotherapist hands during consultation
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Kathleen McNamara, a veteran and clinical social worker, discusses why mental health care is a crucial service offered by Veterans Affairs.

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Dr. John Pierce creates a scholarship to support student veterans in UNLV's School of Integrated Health Sciences.

MVSC
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Yearly ‘Military Friendly Schools’ ranking evaluates over 1,800 schools nationally on efforts to create sustainable paths for student veteran success.

(Connie Palen)
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Rebel Vets discussed benefits, health care, and education in this one-of-a-kind visit.

man leaning against an exterior wall of paneled windows
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Casey Wyman draws from the knowledge he gained during his many years of military service in his role as Business Affairs' VP and chief financial officer.

man poses near memorial structure dedicated to veterans
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Veteran taps into UNLV resources and finds a supportive community as he returns for his degree.

marine playing a tuba in military band
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Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Steven Mowen was drawn to both performing in a military band and the fast-paced field of emergency medicine.

COE 303 Student textbook
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COE 303 is a new course helping student veterans transition into academia and a normal life.

UNLV ranked top 10 school for veterans.
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Annual ‘Military Friendly Schools’ ranking evaluates more than 1,800 schools nationwide for commitment to student veteran success.

Ceremony held by UNLV student veterans.
Business and Community |

The center, ranked among the nation’s best, has served more than 8,000 military-affiliated students.