Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.

Groundbreaking discovery was the norm for Rebel researchers in 2022. Here's a selection of our favorite news-making UNLV research highlights from the year. 

Federal funds will help UNLV PRACTICE create youth treatment programs for early bipolar disorders and psychosis.

Psychological and brain sciences grad student Aldo Barrita's fellowship helps expand research in Latino humanities.

UNLV-led research seeks ways to fold virtual class-inspired feature into post-pandemic return to in-person STEM instruction.

Transfer students explain how they found ways to thrive at a new school.

For her work as an advisor, instructor, mentor, and volunteer, Cheryl Tillotson was awarded the UNLV Alumni Association's Achievement in Service Award.

Lindsey Ricciardi's dedication to treating eating disorders and serving the community makes her standout as the Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year.

Theatre MFA candidate Skylar Schock and theatre and film professor Adam Paul executive produce the event, an evening of stand-up comedy, followed by a talk-back with the comics aimed at opening up conversation and sharing resources for mental health.

UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

A 2022 Outstanding Part-Time Instructor, Elizabeth “Hope” Hinchman helps nursing students put their book learning into practice.

Neuroscience Ph.D. student April Contreras is set to share her research on psychedelics and psychiatry at this year’s Inspiration, Innovation, Impact event