News: Office of Executive Vice President and Provost
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UNLV’s Diane and Arlen Chase engage in fieldwork and new technologies to uncover Maya history at Caracol, Belize.
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Faculty share what's worked for them at UNLV's Best Teaching Practices Expo
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Just how usable are your handouts, videos, and Canvas course postings? New Office of Accessibility Resources helps ensure your digital communication can be understood by all.
A lesson in the challenges people with disabilities face has turned Philip Voorhees into a leader for higher education.
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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Researching career trends and expanding educational opportunities beyond the traditional college experience are among her goals.
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Growing demand drives growth in online courses. Here are the people and tools helping faculty cross the digital divide.
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Digital Learning Innovation Showcase highlights how traditional universities navigate the digital age.
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Whether you are seeking clearer communication or someone who can perform a neat party trick, this may be the person you need.
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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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Bill Speer, director of UNLV’s Math Learning Center, earns a national lifetime achievement award with his forward-looking approach to teaching math.
As geologist Peg Rees heads to retirement, the 4,000 pounds of rocks she collected go to the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.