News: Department of Psychology

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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.

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Research |

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

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Campus News |

Managers encouraged to be "flexible, equitable, and communicative" with employees who have children being schooled from home.

A person hangs up a "come in, we're open" sign on a window.
Business and Community |

Mental health expert Dr. Michelle Paul provides strategies on fighting off anxieties as people return to work, outside activities.

A young woman holds a red mortarboard cap.
People |

UNLV's first graduate in the HOPE Scholars program for homeless youth will receive her degree this May.

Michelle Paul, director of The PRACTICE Mental Health Clinic at U.N.L.V., sits in front of her computer in her office to conduct a virtual meeting.
Business and Community |

The PRACTICE Mental Health Clinic responds to outbreak, offers all services to existing patients virtually.