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Practice makes perfect for UNLV's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's post-graduate surgery students
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's once-a-year cadaver lab recently gave neophyte surgeons the chance to hone their skills.
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UNLV Alumna of the Year seeks to 'help all Nevadans reach their full potential' by screening for lead poisoning
The 2022 University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Alumna of the Year is being lauded for creating a proposal that aims to maintain the health of Southern Nevadans.
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UNLV grad student on spearheading homecoming efforts: ‘So many people working hard to put this week together’
A University of Nevada, Las Vegas student is spearheading efforts to make this year’s homecoming a memorable one.
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UNLV professor of law on school fellows: ‘An incredible step toward strengthening the Boyd Law Indian Nations Gaming and Governance Program’
The University of Nevada Las Vegas’ William S. Boyd School of Law has announced that that two fellows will spearhead the law school’s Indian gaming projects.
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UNLV medical student: 'I would like to help build a solid foundation of health in children'
Zaria Rayes, a second-year medical student at the University of Las Vegas Nevada's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, emphasizes that a strong educational foundation can go a long way toward enabling someone to pursue a career in medicine, one of the most prestigious professions in the world, the university said in a news release.
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UNLV astrophysicist: Electromagnetic radio waves from space 'more mysterious than what we have imagined'
A University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) astrophysicist was among a group of scientists that pinpointed the location of fast radio bursts (FRBs) from space.
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Former UNLV student says her adviser ‘was the greatest advocate’
A former University of Nevada, Las Vegas, student, who has been actively involved with Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering for over 30 years, has been named its Alumna of the Year.
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Nevada DOE's Ebert: 'School can and should work for all students'
Nevada's superintendent of Public Instruction is reflecting on her University of Nevada, Las Vegas tenure, where she was inspired to become an educator.
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UNLV author says ‘leadership wellness is multifaceted’
A University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Library Liaison Program employee has authored a book that focuses on cultivating within the workforce.
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Former UNLV President Harter says career was forged on ‘classic books that she had collected’
Former President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Carol C. Harter is reflecting on her tenure at the school.
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Monkeypox is a ‘viral infection’ usually spread through sex, says UNLV infectious disease expert
A University of Nevada, Las Vegas infectious disease expert has gone on record as to what exactly is and how it spreads.
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UNLV preschool teacher on NDE recognition: ‘I never thought I would be a pre-kindergarten head teacher’
A former University of Nevada, Las Vegas student is crediting the school for giving him the passion to pursue childhood education.
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UNR Radiochemistry Program Director: 'Nevada has a long, glorious history developing nuclear technology'
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has the distinction of being verified by the federal government to handle radioactive isotopes within its laboratories.
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No age limit to becoming a doctor: UNLV graduate grew up in 'battleground between man and virus'
A medical student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is about to finish his residency at the age of 47.
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UNLV Hall of Fame hammer thrower on the decision to attend college: 'Mothers really do know best'
A former University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) female track-and-field female athlete never had aspirations of even attending college, and she has now been inducted into the Rebel Hall of Fame.
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UNLV president: 'We must develop initiatives that inspire students from underrepresented communities'
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is now among the 20 most critical institutions serving Hispanic students.
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Cybersecurity camp director: 'Seeing the students grow and learn during camp was definitely rewarding'
Two third-year University Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) computer science students recently led a cybersecurity summer camp for high school students in Southern Nevada
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UNLV researcher Wu: 'Smoking is a major risk factor for osteoporosis and risk of fracture' in men
While it may not be earth-shattering news that smoking cigarettes could be the catalyst for an array of respiratory illnesses including throat and lung cancer, researchers at the University of Las Vegas University, Nevada, are reporting that there could be a new reason for smokers to be concerned.
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Sisolak medical adviser: Nevada's mask mandate lifted due to ‘political changes’
When Gov. Stephen F. Sisolak lifted mask mandates in Nevada, one of his medical advisers said the move was done as a result of "political changes."
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UNLV Newsmakers 2021: Our University and Its People
Great people are at the heart of great universities — and UNLV has an astronomical share.