News: Department of Psychology

A man sits in a chair holding a menu
People |

College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year Josh Molina draws on his UNLV psych background in his role as a restaurateur.

MRI scan of a brain with Alzheimer's disease.
Research |

Study, published this month in Communications Biology, reveals that chronic hyperglycemia impairs memory.

Kid with backpack and mask
Research |

Psychology professor Chris Kearney says refocusing on basic skills will help get schoolchildren get back on track.

A hiker enjoys the desert around the Falling Man petroglyph area in the Gold Butte region Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016.
Campus News |

UNLV Mountain Club serves as a vehicle for student growth in an outdoor setting.

Man sitting on couch.
People |

This M.D.-Ph.D. finds his career sweet spot collaborating with diverse stakeholders to address community mental health issues of multi-identity minorities.

handwritten sign saying "Stop Asian Hate"
People |

Aldo Barrita uses his skills as a researcher to bring awareness to anti-Asian racism, which has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rochelle and Dustin Hines standing in white lab coats
Research |

UNLV neuroscientists Dustin and Rochelle Hines join rising number of researchers studying possible medical benefits of psychedelics; their work on brain activity recently published by Nature: Scientific Reports.

Portrait of Andrew Ho wearing a suit and tie and a UNLV pin
Campus News |

Andrew Ho named 2020 Student Veteran of the Year, becomes second UNLV student to receive national recognition from Student Veterans of America.

Students walking with backpacks on UNLV campus
Campus News |

Online master’s program for School of Nursing ranks 7th overall and College of Education earns highest-ever placement at 35th; Liberal Arts’ online bachelor’s in psychology debuts at 26th. 

medical worker in full protective suit making "LV" sign with hands
Business and Community |

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.

Portrait of Cheyenne Rogers, Assistant Director of Academic Transitions and Learning Support Acting Coordinator of Academic Success Coaching at the Academic Success Center
People |

A first-generation student finds her calling by helping UNLV's students navigate their challenges.

woman in lab coat looking at a sample
Research |

Ph.D. student Kendra McGlothen's research ties for first in the Graduate College’s annual Rebel Grad Slam competition.