News: Office of Executive Vice President and Provost
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Confronted in our desert backyard by the inescapable effects of a deteriorating environment, these UNLV researchers, professors, and activists are fighting to mitigate the effects of climate change on scientific, legal, and sociological fronts.
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Karen Violanti and her team work to give first-year students support and confidence as they transition to college.
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.
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Join the 2022 Best Teaching Practices Expo panel discussions on Feb. 10.
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Communication coaches help students spot their presentation tics and gain confidence in their abilities.
Longtime administrator and pioneering professor was instrumental in moving UNLV past its "Tumbleweed Tech" days.
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UNLV presents the Best Teaching Practices Expo 2022 in hybrid format.
A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.
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Deadline for faculty and staff to register for the spring UNLV Equity Institute is Dec. 17.
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Program helps get undergraduates back into UNLV's labs and centers and working alongside faculty mentors.
A collection of news stories featuring stargazing and change at UNLV.