News: Department of Psychology
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A roundup of news stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.
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Educational organizations meet up on campus to discuss best practices for making sure STEM initiatives in K-12 through graduate programs are accessible to all students.
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A collection of news stories highlighting expert insights, new collaborations, and academic achievement.
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UNLV PRACTICE provides a training ground for Nevada's next generation of providers while also offering reduced-fee services to the community.
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Online master’s programs in nursing continue U.S. News & World Report rankings rise with two Top 10 placements; bachelor’s program in psychology also cracks Top 20.
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A yearlong collection of headlines featuring community resources, training programs, and partnerships to move Southern Nevada forward.
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Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.
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Groundbreaking discovery was the norm for Rebel researchers in 2022. Here's a selection of our favorite news-making UNLV research highlights from the year.
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A roundup of students and faculty whose innovation and expertise made news headlines.
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A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV students and faculty who made headlines locally, regionally, and internationally.
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Federal funds will help UNLV PRACTICE create youth treatment programs for early bipolar disorders and psychosis.
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Psychological and brain sciences grad student Aldo Barrita's fellowship helps expand research in Latino humanities.