News: Graduate College

Ashton Ridley standing outside UNLV's Greenspun Hall
People |

Once an intern in public radio, UNLV alum Ashton Ridley is now paying it forward.

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.

Dr. Stephen Dahlem shakes hands with student Gregory Schreck.
People |

Medical school class president combines education and science degrees as he prepares for emergency medicine.

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

UNLV helps students overcome their math anxiety.

Erica Mosca seated at a table
People |

Through a nonprofit she founded, alumna Erica Mosca helps low-income high school students get to — and then succeed — in college.

groups of people on campus
Research |

New research reveals how undocumented students pursue justice and joy at the nation’s most diverse campus.

A man and woman embrace at the Latinx/UNLV meeting.
Business and Community |

Students conducting interviews say the project allows them to reconnect to their heritage.

Laurents Bañuelos-Benitez conducts an oral history interview
Business and Community |

Latinx oral history project gives grad student a way to up-end the misperceptions of the Las Vegas community he grew up in.

Mayan sculpture on display
Research |

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.
People |

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
Research |

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
Research |

New UNLV study lays bare cultural reasons around the globe for bikini waxing and man-scaping.