News: Department of Psychology

Portrait of Dr. Michelle Paul, psychologist and director of The PRACTICE Mental Health Clinic  at UNLV.
Business and Community |

UNLV psychologist Dr. Michelle Paul shares practical ways to put the hope back in the holiday season.

A woman in a karate gi kicks.
People |

Amber Williams, a martial artist set to earn her doctorate in psychology at 23, studies stereotypes and breaks them. Here's how she got to UNLV.

Woman writing math formula on a white board
Business and Community |

UNLV helps students overcome their math anxiety.

portrait of woman
People |

The UNLV Medical School and its students have been among the beneficiaries.

Pete Reyes poses next to a bookshelf.
People |

A two-time UNLV alum, Pete Reyes is studying for a third degree while working full time and making indie-electronic albums.

A 3D illustration of the human brain.
Research |

New research unveils the anterior cingulate cortex’s role in memory retrieval and potential implications for dementia treatment.

A portrait of Noelle Lefforge outside on campus
People |

Noelle Lefforge helps a UNLV mental health clinic reach into rural Nevada while giving graduate students vital training.

award recipients
Campus News |

UNLV faculty and students honored with Service-Learning, Community-Based Research, Faculty/Staff Outreach, and Student Service awards.

woman in commencement gown and cap
People |

Here's why the one-time temp worker was snatched up full time within a month of stepping on campus.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
People |

From UNLV Magazine spring 2019 issue.

cartoon of men standing in a circle looking down at camera with concerned facial expressions
Arts and Culture |

UNLV sports psychologist Brad Donohue on Netflix docuseries "Losers" and a new mental health approach to helping athletes find the silver lining after loss.

Alison Victoria planes a countertop
People |

2008 Alumna Alison Victoria starts her second show about her first love.