News: Office of Executive Vice President and Provost
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Fildes, professor and chair of UNLV's department of surgery, will begin as interim dean Sept. 1.
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Tamara Marino, this year’s first-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year, helps forge partnerships between the campus and Southern Nevada communities.
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"So good" describes both the work ethic that helped earn Rakitha Perera one of the President's Classified Employee of the Year awards and his favorite karaoke song.
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UNLV archaeologists Arlen and Diane Chase spoke with Salt Lake City alums as the Alumni Association launches its new Rebels Forever membership structure.
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Joanna DiBella, the President’s Classified Rookie of the Year, makes a good first impression in the provost's office.
This program officer I advocates for open communication.
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How to interpret some key metrics in enrollment numbers.
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A two-time UNLV alum, Pete Reyes is studying for a third degree while working full time and making indie-electronic albums.
More than 3,000 students from 37 states and 50 countries eligible to participate in 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies at UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center.
Founding Dean Barbara Atkinson announces succession plan, will continue to lead during search for school’s next dean.
Nearly 300 local high school juniors visit UNLV during annual recruitment event.
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How UNLV’s jump in out-of-state applicants affects the pool of students who ultimately enroll here.