News: Department of Psychology

UNLV professor Matthew Lachniet works in his lab on campus.
People |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made the news in 2019.

UNLV students in red caps/gowns hugging at commencement
Campus News |

UNLV president Marta Meana will highlight four graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Class of 2019.

A woman in a flower print shirt stands in front of a row of computers
People |

Honors College Alumna of the Year and faculty member Noelle Lefforge is a four-time alumna of the university.

A woman sits at a desk in a dark room
Campus News |

MGM College Opportunity Program at UNLV offers a flexible and affordable way for the company's employees to complete their degrees.

Portrait of Dr. Michelle Paul, psychologist and director of The PRACTICE Mental Health Clinic  at UNLV.
Business and Community |

UNLV psychologist Dr. Michelle Paul shares practical ways to put the hope back in the holiday season.

A woman in a karate gi kicks.
People |

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 writing math formula on a white board
Business and Community |

UNLV helps students overcome their math anxiety.

portrait of woman
People |

The UNLV Medical School and its students have been among the beneficiaries.

Pete Reyes poses next to a bookshelf.
People |

A two-time UNLV alum, Pete Reyes is studying for a third degree while working full time and making indie-electronic albums.

A 3D illustration of the human brain.
Research |

New research unveils the anterior cingulate cortex’s role in memory retrieval and potential implications for dementia treatment.

A portrait of Noelle Lefforge outside on campus
People |

Noelle Lefforge helps a UNLV mental health clinic reach into rural Nevada while giving graduate students vital training.

award recipients
Campus News |

UNLV faculty and students honored with Service-Learning, Community-Based Research, Faculty/Staff Outreach, and Student Service awards.