Department of Psychology News
The Department of Psychology offers students a broad foundation in fundamental psychological concepts. We also provide opportunities for students to take specialty courses and be involved in research and various applied settings. Our curriculum meets the needs of students intending to pursue advanced training in psychology, education, medicine, or other related fields.
Current Psychology News
As the fall semester begins, these Rebels are optimistic about achieving good grades and making new connections.
A selection of prominent headlines featuring UNLV experts from July and August.
UNLV boasts Nevada’s only MRI facility dedicated to university research. Here’s what our professors hope to discover with it.
The Engle family's love for UNLV runs so deep they named their terrier-poodle mix Rebel. Now, they're helping the next generation of Honors College students unleash their potential.
A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
With programs spanning bachelor’s through doctoral levels, students can tailor their education to their specific professional goals.
Psychology In The News
Next month, the nation’s largest school district will try a new approach to tackle chronic absenteeism: appointing school avoidance liaisons. Liaisons—who may be teachers, administrators, or any other educator—will be responsible for tracking student absences and communicating with families about attendance drops, among other duties.
There was a time, not too long ago, when gamblers who exhausted their bankroll had to get up from a slot machine or table game to find more money. A trip to the ATM, casino cage or back to the hotel room created a brief pause before the next wager.
Psychology professor Dr. Shane Kraus from the Behavioral Addictions Lab talks about phone addiction: how severe they can get, and how to overcome them.
From soldiers returning home from a tour suddenly haunted by the full weight of what they endured, to police officers, paramedics and firefighters grappling with casualties they were ultimately powerless to prevent, Nevada’s veteran and first responder communities carry a heavy mental health burden that too often hides in plain sight.
From soldiers returning home from a tour suddenly haunted by the full weight of what they endured, to police officers, paramedics and firefighters grappling with casualties they were ultimately powerless to prevent, Nevada’s veteran and first responder communities carry a heavy mental health burden that too often hides in plain sight.
Nevada Gaming Control Board complaints issued in response to the recent anti-money laundering scandal in Las Vegas vaguely refer to countless casino employees whose behavior contributed to problems on the Strip.
