News: Office of Executive Vice President and Provost
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Feeding faculty knowledge at UNLV proves more compelling than feeding calves on the farm.
A collection of news stories highlighting remembrance, recovery, and progress at UNLV.
Spring 2021 undergrads will be celebrated in two ceremonies over two consecutive days; UNLV also will host separate ceremonies for graduate-level students and the entire class of 2020.
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As UNLV plans for a fall semester with in-person classes, faculty reflect on the improvements they'll make thanks to their year with remote teaching.
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.
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The administration encourages people experiencing loss to tap into these campus resources for support.
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A collection of news stories from the new year highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.
![Ruth McKoin is the third-place recipient in the 2020 Classified Employee of the Year Awards.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/RuthMcKoin-D73414_002.jpg?itok=I4X6IoAy)
Ruth McKoin, a 2020 Classified Employee of the Year winner, on the 'beautifully intelligent' people who've helped her grow.
A collection of news stories highlighting the election, COVID-19, and scientific discovery at UNLV.
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UNLV replaces remedial courses with “corequisite” courses so incoming students don't fall behind before they even start college.
The 2020 CollegeNet Social Mobility Index places UNLV in the top 10% of universities nationwide.
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This expert in workforce development says today's students may change careers eight to 12 times during their lives.