News: Office of the Executive Director of Academic Advising
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UNLV’s retention rates over the years have remained steady, but there is an urgency to boost retention and help students make it to graduation.
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Meana reflects on what will make student achievement, creative activities, research growth, and community partnerships happen this year.
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The featured speakers from UNLV Creates share their wishes for this fall's incoming students.
Back-to-school events to highlight UNLV campus traditions, student involvement, 60th anniversary festivities, and the president’s vision for academics and beyond.
Student-produced show Rebel Report wins an Emmy Award while its student reporters go on to land jobs.
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UNLV School of Medicine's inaugural class prepare for first day as med students in stethoscope ceremony.
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Back-to-school events to highlight UNLV campus traditions and student involvement, culminating with the president’s annual State of the University address Sept. 15.
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The featured speakers from UNLV Creates share their best advice with incoming students.
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UNLV's designation as a minority serving institution is one of the things that drew this new academic advisor to campus.
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Annual welcome event features TED-like motivational talks that inspire incoming students to make the most of their college experience.
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The campus was full of activity even before classes started today. Check out the slideshow of res hall move-in, UNLV Creates, and other activities this week.