News: Graduate College

Emylia Terry
People |

With a decade of experience in community health and policy, Emylia Terry brings her commitment to health equity back to UNLV as an assistant professor.

Taylor Garson in Wing lab using research equipment
Campus News |

New Ph.D. graduate Taylor Gerson credits faculty for putting her on the path toward graduate research.

Closeup of a graduation cap decorated with the phrase UNLV 2025
Campus News |

In longstanding tradition, UNLV president will recognize seven students whose academic and community achievements embody the Rebel spirit of the graduating class.

Joanna Jezierska in front of a book mural that reads "grad-itude"
People |

The new director of Graduate Research Pathways is finding and implementing innovative ways to serve students and enhance higher education.

Four family members, including three women and one man, pose after a UNLV volleyball match
Athletics |

From the football field to the basketball hardwood to the volleyball court, two generations of the Harris family beam with Rebel Pride.

Joseph Simmons, Jr. during UNLV Commencement hooding ceremony
People |

Joseph Simmons Jr. leads the way as UNLV’s first Black male Ph.D. in special education. 

collage of small square artworks
Arts and Culture |

Open to the public through Dec. 20, the collection was curated through a collaboration between the museum and UNLV's Asian and Asian American Studies program.

close up of a U.S. Air Force medal
People |

Student-veterans in Lee Business School's MBA program share their determination to succeed as they transition back to civilian life.

a group of students talk to cyber tech professionals at an event
Business and Community |

The inaugural event brought together students and industry leaders for competitions and crucial professional development.

Aaron stands in hallway wearing white jacket
People |

Aaron Andersen and the Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences collaborate to address need for medical physicists.

Latin woman in a black top with gold buttons smiles as she leans against the front-desk counter at Communities in Schools Nevada
People |

Two decades after discovering a passion for teaching that she didn’t know she had, two-time grad Debbie Palacios is the College of Education Alumna of the Year.

Kasra Ghaharian and students involved in State of AI report
Research |

This latest initiative from the International Gaming Institute is setting the standard for ethical AI use in the industry.