News: Graduate College

Mayan sculpture on display
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UNLV archaeologists Arlen and Diane Chase spoke with Salt Lake City alums as the Alumni Association launches its new Rebels Forever membership structure.

Lisa Davis standing in tall grass at the Wetlands.
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A triple UNLV alum, Lisa Davis has found her passion for sustainability, helping people, and adventure in UNLV's MBA programs.

hand holding cell phone with social media apps on screen
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UNLV sociology doctoral students study how two politically polarized activist groups use social media to organize and impact legislation.

silhouette of woman holding razor against blue background
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New UNLV study lays bare cultural reasons around the globe for bikini waxing and man-scaping.

Pete Reyes poses next to a bookshelf.
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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.
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New research unveils the anterior cingulate cortex’s role in memory retrieval and potential implications for dementia treatment.

Michael and Gloria Flores
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Gloria Flores and her son, Michael, share a stage as they both earn degrees on the same day.

Decorated UNLV mortarboard with students in background
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UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

hands holding bottle and applicator over fossil
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UNLV geoscientist, student among international research team behind discovery of ancient monkey species that lived in Africa 22 million years ago.

tree on hillside
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Sociology doctoral student Nick Mac Murray studies activists working to change how America views and approaches the burials of their dearly departed.

A portrait of Noelle Lefforge outside on campus
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Noelle Lefforge helps a UNLV mental health clinic reach into rural Nevada while giving graduate students vital training.

Kimberly Marano poses in front of trees on UNLV's campus.
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With her love of sports, she is taking her approach “behind the scenes” by helping students in the classroom and in their sports.