News: Student and Academic Success

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This academic advisor says a key to success is to realize that success is something you can't achieve by yourself.

Kimberly Stewart
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A former student-athlete herself, Kimberly Stewart says she's proud to help UNLV's students achieve their academic goals.

David Wedley
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This Academic Success Center staffer says he feels a sense of accomplishment when he sees UNLV’s student-athletes graduate.

Nicole Stella
People |

UNLV's designation as a minority serving institution is one of the things that drew this new academic advisor to campus.

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Rehan Choudhry, founder of the Life is Beautiful festival, on separating work and fun. He's the keynote speaker for the upcoming academic induction ceremony, Aug. 21.

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The annual academic induction event gets incoming freshman in the mindset for success. The entire campus community is encouraged to attend 9 a.m. Aug. 21.

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University education now virtually free for service men and women living in Nevada.

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UNLV removing some of the stumbling blocks for getting students interested in the science and engineering fields. The key: Get 'em while they're young.

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More empathy for others would go a long way toward making the world a better place, says this learning specialist.

Janet S. Dufek
People |

Declaring a major is a really tough decision for many new students. Here's some advice from one UNLV professor who had a tough time making that choice herself.

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Some of UNLV's most distinctive programs have had a helping hand from local philanthropists.

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Services help match students with their majors, plan their careers, and take the right classes to graduate on time.