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
A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.
Roundup of the hottest news headlines featuring UNLV students and staff.
It’s not how many minutes, but how much fun, says new neuroscience research.
News highlights featuring UNLV students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.
The native Nevadan and triple alumna is devoted to making our community better through the Nevada Institute for Children's Research & Policy.
The longtime psychologist opens up about groundbreaking research on inner experience and why the award was a surprise.
Psychology In The News
The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents has named Russell Hurlburt, PhD, as one of the seven recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Nevadan Award. Hurlburt, a psychology professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, won for his research on exploring people’s inner experience, including thoughts, feelings, and sensations.
Weekend warriors reap similar brain health benefits as individuals who exercise more regularly throughout the week. Researchers have increasingly taken interest in the “weekend warrior” exercise phenomenon: when an individual tends to get the majority of their physical activity in during one or two days of the week.
The new school year begins Monday morning after summer-long efforts by the Clark County School District to fill classroom vacancies, combat chronic absenteeism and improve school safety.
The Clark County School District (CCSD) Class of 2024-2025 will receive a graduation cap in May, but will also see their grade point averages (GPA) capped this year. Grade point averages will also be capped at 4.95, maximizing the potential number of students in the running to be valedictorian. The first class affected by this change was the Class of 2024, which graduated earlier this year.
The new school year kicks off Monday morning after a summerlong effort by the Clark County School District to fill classroom vacancies, battle chronic absenteeism and improve school safety.
The Clark County School District class of 2024-2025 will be receiving a graduation cap in May, but that’s not the only cap the class is receiving this year. Grade point averages will also be capped for the class at a 4.95, maximizing the potential number of students in the running for valedictorian. The first class to be affected by this change was the class of 2024, who graduated earlier this year.
