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Protesting Police Brutality
UNLV African American and African Diaspora Studies professor Tyler D. Parry on the effectiveness of protesting to enact social change.
Domestic Abuse and COVID-19
UNLV criminal justice professor Gillian Pinchevsky on the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on victims of intimate partner abuse and how society can help protect them in the future.
Combating Coronavirus Anxiety as Communities Reopen
Mental health expert Dr. Michelle Paul provides strategies on fighting off anxieties as people return to work, outside activities.
Starting a Career During COVID-19
UNLV’s executive director of career services offers tips to help new grads and out-of-work industry vets stand out in an uncertain job market.
COVID-19 and Connectedness: Finding a Balance in Our Online Lives
UNLV sociologist Simon Gottschalk provides tips on how to adjust to increased screen time during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Getting You to the Other Side’: As COVID-19 Disrupts High School Graduates, Colleges are Ready to Meet Them
UNLV’s associate vice president of enrollment and student services provides tips for high school seniors as they transition to college.
COVID-19 and the Rise of Esports
With live sports temporarily on hold, more Americans than ever have turned to esports to fill the void. UNLV expert Robert Rippee on the phenomenon and what’s next.
To Vaccinate or Not?
UNLV’s Director of Bioethics explores whether vaccine-refusing parents will reconsider their beliefs in light of COVID-19.
Ergonomics 101: Working from Home During Coronavirus
As remote work and distance learning become a way of life, UNLV occupational therapist Donna Costa offers hacks for a healthy home office and exercise routine.
Health Disparities and COVID-19
Public health researcher Dr. Melva Thompson-Robinson on why the coronavirus crisis disproportionately affects communities of color.
What to Expect in the Las Vegas Housing Market
Vivek Sah, director of Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies at UNLV, reflects on the impact of the global pandemic on the market for homes in Southern Nevada.
Love Under Lockdown: How Couples Can Cope During COVID-19
UNLV relationship therapist Katherine Hertlein offers strategies for singles and newly dating, longtime cohabitating, married, separated, and divorced partners to navigate quarantine conflict.
COVID-19 and the Ethical Questions It Poses
UNLV business ethics expert Wonyong Oh on the coronavirus pandemic and the ethical dilemmas facing health care workers, corporations, and government.
Quick Take: How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Presidential Race
UNLV political expert David Damore on presidential politics amid COVID-19, and how the pandemic has shifted the political picture as election day draws closer.
Nonprofits Navigate Uncertain Times Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
UNLV Public Policy Professor Jessica Word on the vital role of nonprofits in good times and in crisis.
Setting the Stage for At-Home Learning During the Coronavirus Crisis
UNLV College of Education experts share tips, resources, and activities for parents thrust into the added role of schoolteacher, guidance counselor, and playground monitor.
Coronavirus, Tax Relief, and Recovery Rebates: What You Need to Know
UNLV tax law expert Francine J. Lipman shares tips on how to navigate economic challenges from COVID-19.
Tips from a Microbiologist on Keeping the House Clean During COVID-19
UNLV microbiologist Brian Hedlund on the science of germs, where they like to lurk, and how to effectively get rid of them.