Topic: student achievement

Margie Toves
People | May 11, 2016

Margie Toves is among the first graduates from a program to produce social workers specializing in children’s mental health.

Matthew Perry and Theresa Butler
Campus News | April 22, 2016

Crowdsourced scholarship program offers a way for Clark County's homeless students to live on campus and get academic support to succeed at UNLV.

Casey Barber
People | April 19, 2016

UNLV undergraduate Casey Barber excels in academics, research, volunteerism, and leadership.

Georgiann Davis
Campus News | March 31, 2016

UNLV program that embeds a professor in the residence halls aims at boosting student engagement.

Nemanja Novokovic
People | March 2, 2016

A nearly native Las Vegan, Nemanja Novakovic had planned to leave Nevada when it came time for college. But that was before he discovered his academic dreams could be fulfilled at UNLV.

Mary-Ann Winkelmes
Campus News | January 21, 2016

UNLV leads the country with a program that proves even small changes to assignments can yield big results in classroom success — especially among first-generation students.

Aeriel Halstead speaks at a podium
Campus News | December 21, 2015

Standout student Aeriel Halstead's message to her fellow new graduates is simple: Take a minute to appreciate all that you've accomplished.

Robin Mendoza
Research | October 14, 2015

At age 20, Robin Mendoza has already helped develop a Clark County parks map. Now, the graduate student in public administration is using her research skills in GIS to help nonprofits.

Kristie Berthelotte helps a student
Campus News | August 10, 2015

Changes to advising, an overhaul of the freshman experience, and an emphasis on taking a full course load are getting today's Rebels off to the right start. It's all part of helping students stick with their studies and graduate on time.