News: College of Education
Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.
As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.
A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.
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A first-generation student finds her calling by helping UNLV's students navigate their challenges.
A collection of news stories highlighting the election, COVID-19, and scientific discovery at UNLV.
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Five-year project supported by a $2.5 million National Science Foundation grant.
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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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Diversity, safety, and success become the foundation for UNLV.
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Inspired by an instructor during her undergraduate years, the education professor now strives to similarly motivate her students.
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College of Education Alumna of the Year Tonia Holmes-Sutton boasts an impressive array of experience fighting for teachers and education regionally and state-wide.
UNLV takes on another school semester with precaution and discovery.
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College of Education professors Christine Clark and Norma A. Marrun reactivate center, examine absence of Ethnic Studies in schools and teacher education programs.