News: Office of Executive Vice President and Provost

A photo of UNLV archaeologists Diane and Arlen Chase examining items on the floor of a tomb in Caracol, Belize.
Research |

UNLV’s Diane and Arlen Chase engage in fieldwork and new technologies to uncover Maya history at Caracol, Belize.

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Campus News |

Faculty share what's worked for them at UNLV's Best Teaching Practices Expo

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Campus News |

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.

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Campus News |

A lesson in the challenges people with disabilities face has turned Philip Voorhees into a leader for higher education.

UNLV dental professor reviewing data with student
Campus News |

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.

Shelly Wang the director of program development for Continuing Education poses in front of flowers.
People |

Researching career trends and expanding educational opportunities beyond the traditional college experience are among her goals.

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Campus News |

Growing demand drives growth in online courses. Here are the people and tools helping faculty cross the digital divide.

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Campus News |

Digital Learning Innovation Showcase highlights how traditional universities navigate the digital age.

Portrait of Juliet Casey director of communications for the office of the executive vice president and provost and a member of the staff of the Division of Integrated Marketing and Branding
People |

Whether you are seeking clearer communication or someone who can perform a neat party trick, this may be the person you need.

Portrait of Elaine Anderson, executive assistant in the Faculty Affairs office, is the Classified Employee of the Year.
People |

This year’s top Classified Employee of the Year says the most daring thing she’s ever done ended with a thud.

Portrait of Bill Speer
People |

Bill Speer, director of UNLV’s Math Learning Center, earns a national lifetime achievement award with his forward-looking approach to teaching math.

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People |

As geologist Peg Rees heads to retirement, the 4,000 pounds of rocks she collected go to the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.