News: Academic Success Center

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Campus News |

University education now virtually free for service men and women living in Nevada.

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Campus News |

UNLV removing some of the stumbling blocks for getting students interested in the science and engineering fields. The key: Get 'em while they're young.

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People |

More empathy for others would go a long way toward making the world a better place, says this learning specialist.

Janet S. Dufek
People |

Declaring a major is a really tough decision for many new students. Here's some advice from one UNLV professor who had a tough time making that choice herself.

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Business and Community |

Some of UNLV's most distinctive programs have had a helping hand from local philanthropists.

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Campus News |
Services help match students with their majors, plan their careers, and take the right classes to graduate on time.
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Campus News |

UNLV financial aid counselor Jaime Carbajal Jr. shares tips on applying for federal aid, winning scholarships, and avoiding scams.

John Starkey
People |

College once seemed so unobtainable to academic advisor John Starkey. He'll share his inspiring story of rising from poverty with incoming freshmen this week.

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Research |

Does the thought of an algebra test strike fear in you? Psychologist Mark Ashcraft is getting to the root cause of math anxiety.

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Business and Community |

Tailgate Preps Students for CCSD College Fair; Includes Financial Aid Workshops and Tips to Get Noticed by College Recruiters