News: Graduate College
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Dianne Galgana focuses on well-child care and management of common pediatric acute illnesses.
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The thrill of celebrity encounters doesn't end with their deaths, according to UNLV tourism researcher Marta Soligo.
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Childhood polio started Kavita Batra on a path toward helping others through medicine and data.
One of her hobbies has taught the lab safety manager that sometimes the victor is the one who just keeps moving forward.
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'We Need to Talk' discussion series continues. Tune into the next episode Oct. 29.
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As winner of this prestigious, highly competitive award, Gresham receives $20,000.
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Achievement in Service Award winner Michael Green is UNLV's resident expert in all things Silver State.
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Former Marine and College of Urban Affairs Alumnus of the Year has fought to get help for Nevada's veterans seeking educational opportunities.
Couple and family therapy master's candidate identifies an overdue need for change in the 12-step treatment for substance abuse.
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Doctoral student Harjiv Singh brings an appreciation for language to sports performance.
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Doctoral student Maryam Mohiedden Rad left behind life as an attorney to pursue her academic interests in a program unique to UNLV.
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Graduate College Alumna of the Year's time at UNLV left her with an appreciation for parsing differing, and often contradictory, viewpoints en route to becoming a champion for animals.