News: College of Education

Fireworks ignite during commencement
People |

UNLV has a commencement tradition for the president to select and highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Closeup of books
Research |

From professional reasons to personal connections, faculty across campus share why they’re fond of certain works they penned.

A high school student explores a project
Campus News |

UNLV mines its own grade books to ensure students aren’t weeded out of STEM classes.

Tina Kunzer-Murphy
People |

Tina Kunzer-Murphy, the College of Education's Alumna of the Year, rose from being a student-athlete to leading all of them.

Stephanie McLaughlin
Research |

Scholar's research on campus inspires more work to increase the Las Vegas community’s access to quality mental health care.

student-to-counselor ratio: 508-to-1
Research |

Education policy experts stress the importance of access to mental health care in schools as counseling professions categorized as “bright outlook” occupations for workforce development.

preschoolers excercise
Research |

Education policy experts explore why Nevada must prioritize STEM educational experiences for all children, and why waiting until kindergarten is too late.

Denise Dávila sits at a table with children's books
People |

This College of Education professor says that UNLV's diversity and school spirit were among the factors that drew her here.

Several childrens backpacks hanging on the wall
Research |

Education policy experts explore how growing the pool of high-quality, diverse teachers benefits students and the state alike.

Scene at a job fair
Business and Community |

Innovative funding programs, policies to promote post-secondary education will help Nevada keep pace.

Erika Torres teaches a fifth-grader
Business and Community |

Education policy experts explore how to grow interest among students in highly technical industries and what that means for Nevada’s economy.

Erica Marti and students assembles a portable solar energy classroom kit
Campus News |

Solar kits illuminates energy concepts for both teachers and high school students.