UNLV Newsmakers 2023: April
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Campus News |
News highlights featuring UNLV faculty and students who made local and national headlines.
Startup Accelerator the ‘Next Step’ in Evolution of Black Fire Innovation
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Business and Community |
New program assists early-stage companies by connecting them with a variety of resources to support their path to success. 
Mathematical Sciences Ph.D. Candidate Hails Math as Queen of Sciences
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Campus News |
Jorge Reyes touted the importance of diversifying the field at the Graduate College's annual Inspiration, Innovation, Impact event.  
The Interview: Nikki DeVille
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People |
Nikki Deville discovered a passion for public health after taking a global health elective course that put her on a whole new path. 
Welcome, New Rebel Alumni! UNLV Celebrates Spring 2023 Commencement
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Campus News |
More than 3,500 newly minted UNLV grads crossed the Thomas & Mack Center stage during Spring 2023 Commencement ceremonies. 
Brain-Belly Connection: Gut Health May Influence Likelihood of Developing Alzheimer’s
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Research |
UNLV study pinpoints 10 bacterial groups associated with Alzheimer’s disease, provides new insights into the relationship between gut makeup and dementia.
The Rebel Ride Makes Its Debut
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Campus News |
President Keith E. Whitfield turns his treasured classic car into a UNLV conversation-starter.
Rebels Ready to Make It Happen for Social Change
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People |
The Class of 2023 shares how UNLV helped them find their paths to success.
Rebels Ready to Make It Happen in Business and Entertainment
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People |
The Class of 2023 shares how they found their path to success.
2023 Spring Commencement
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Campus News |
We're celebrating the unique stories of our students graduating from UNLV during the 2023 Spring Commencement. Learn about who they are, what they've accomplished, and what they expect to achieve in their careers. These Rebels are ready to make IT happen!
From the Bedside to the Boardroom as an Advocate for Nurses and Patients
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People |
Longtime nurse Lisa Pacheco becomes first Native American to graduate with a doctorate in public policy from UNLV.
Rebels Ready to Make It Happen in Health Care
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People |
What's it take to succeed in the field of health care? Here's what the Class of 2023 had to say.