News: Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education

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Campus News |

The program is a two-year pilot initiative that uses various strategies to help diversify the recruitment process for academic and administrative faculty positions.

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People |

For her work as an advisor, instructor, mentor, and volunteer, Cheryl Tillotson was awarded the UNLV Alumni Association's Achievement in Service Award.

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Business and Community |

UNLV sports and gender expert Nancy Lough on why Las Vegas’ first pro sports championship has changed the game for women and the entire sports industry.

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Campus News |

Activities include behind-the-scenes tours of Strip entertainment venues, investigations of “smart hospitality” systems, and hands-on engineering project

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People |

Graff does double duty as a Graduate College coordinator for programs aimed at degree completion and as a Ph.D. candidate himself.

UNLV Lady Rebels basketball team plays in the 2022 NCAA tournament
Research |

UNLV sport and gender parity researcher Nancy Lough on four ways social media and technology are changing how female athletes, fans interact with each other, sponsors.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine graduates line up to cross the commencement stage
Campus News |

A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.

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People |

Education professor explores the Black male experience in higher ed, talks about the importance of mentorship, and thanks you for being a friend.

Doris Watson
Campus News |

College of Education experts explore what it means to be an MSI institution as they train future higher ed leaders.

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Business and Community |

Nevada Institute on Teaching and Educator Preparation finds home at UNLV and in the community.

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Campus News |

Online master’s program for School of Nursing ranks 7th overall and College of Education earns highest-ever placement at 35th; Liberal Arts’ online bachelor’s in psychology debuts at 26th. 

Professor Nancy Lough standing in front of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
People |

Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.