News: Office of the President
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Comedian, political satirist, and host of CNN's “United Shades of America” visits UNLV Feb. 5; tickets are free.
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A collection of stories highlighting UNLV students and faculty who made the news in 2018.
University joins the ranks of just 130 institutions nationwide classified by Carnegie as “very high research activity” – or R1 – the gold standard for university research metrics.
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An acclaimed filmmaker, del Toro won a best director Oscar in 2018 for The Shape of Water. Tickets are free and available starting at 10 a.m. Sept. 29.
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The history of health research is one of men studying men. Several UNLV researchers are flipping the script, creating new possibilities for women’s health and well-being in the process.
In her first address to the UNLV campus, Meana stressed the importance of connectivity between research, community, and student success, and the critical role everyone on campus plays in helping the university reach its potential.
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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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This year’s top Classified Employee of the Year says the most daring thing she’s ever done ended with a thud.
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With retirement on the horizon, this Classified Employee of the Year winner is considering trying her hand at comedy on YouTube.
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One of the Classified Employee of the Year recipients says never giving up is the key to getting ahead.
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The president's Classified Rookie of the Year made a deliberate choice 20 years ago to make education her career.
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Meana, a professor and administrator at UNLV since 1997, will serve in UNLV’s top post beginning July 1 through the completion of a national search.