Topic: students

A woman practices Hawaiian dance
Campus News | July 17, 2020

UNLV's only annual off-campus orientation, for students coming to UNLV from Hawaii, takes a virtual turn this spring.

A woman in a karate gi kicks.
People | September 5, 2019

Amber Williams, a martial artist set to earn her doctorate in psychology at 23, studies stereotypes and breaks them. Here's how she got to UNLV.

woman in red dress in crowd
People | June 18, 2019

Triple-major Martha Amaya’s research explores the interactions between policing, public policy, and crowd science.

Sharang Chaudhry speaking in front of brain simulations.
Research | September 13, 2018

Embracing contradiction made statistics doctoral student Sharang Chaudhry a better research presenter.

parking lot full of cars
Campus News | August 23, 2018

The first few weeks of a new semester can jam up the parking lots but following a few simple tips can help everyone get to class safely and efficiently.

man and woman shaking hands
People | August 1, 2018

A member of the UNLV School of Medicine's inaugural class reflects on past adversities that led to success.

portrait of woman
People | June 13, 2018

This aspiring "world-improvement strategist" hopes that studying in Israel will help her gain a more in-depth perspective on Middle East conflicts and allow her to improve her Arabic.

Portrait Michael Schwob
Research | May 3, 2018

Stepping into the world of research helped one student choose a career, make new friends, and get a head start on the future.

Portrait of woman in esports jersey
People | March 7, 2018

8-bit Esports member Yzzi Ocampo on the challenges female gamers face and the community she found on UNLV's campus.