The students and faculty of UNLV are springing into headlines around the country.

UNLV’s origin story traces back to one vote by one man, Herb Derfelt. And his legacy continues through generations of family members who followed in his educator footsteps.

Pate Thomas initially had no desire to add his name to the long list of family members who became Rebels and then educators. Now? He’s a proud alum, a difference-making educator, and the boss of a brand-new high school.

The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.

The College of Fine Arts advising director on the high value of arts degrees, quiet spaces, and being a late bloomer.

The associate vice president for research shares how she’s redefining the research infrastructure at UNLV, one grant and project at a time. 

The Department of Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services welcomes its first cohort of counselor education and supervision Ph.D. students.

UNLV Professor Federick Ngo earns high marks for his devotion to teaching and to breaking down barriers that hinder college access and student success.

From scholarship athlete and three-time graduate to educator and tireless advocate, Lonnie Wright embodies the Rebel Spirit like no other.

Education professor honored for his lifetime of bringing equity to our schools through research, teaching, and advocacy.

This grant specialist in Education cultivates research projects, helping them take root and thrive.

Through UNLV's interdisciplinary research areas, faculty are cooking up solutions to large-scale problems impacting Las Vegas, the Southwest, and beyond.