News: Graduate College

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People |

With a gaming-centered master’s degree newly in hand, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Hospitality grad Margaret Simpson is bringing powerful leadership to her tribe’s Oregon casino.

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Business and Community |

Grant from state of Nevada extends university partnership with Southern Nevada Health District, allows 200 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students to continue vital contact tracing services.

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People |

Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.

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People |

Seven women are the first to complete the Urban Leadership Program thanks to partnership.

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People |

A first-generation student finds her calling by helping 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's students navigate their challenges.

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Research |

Ph.D. student Kendra McGlothen's research ties for first in the Graduate College’s annual Rebel Grad Slam competition.

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Research |

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has barred neuroscience Ph.D. student Andrew Ortiz from the lab, he continues to research diseases that affect millions of Americans.

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Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Keith E. Whitfield to honor four Winter 2020 graduates for their academic, research, and community impact.

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People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumna Brittany Radke applies lessons from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Senior Design competition in her work as an environmental engineer.

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People |

An interest in Lego and science, and an introductory class at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, led one-time potential graphic design student Iani Batilov to civil engineering.

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People |

Alumnus Noe Santos says getting involved at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ was his key to securing lasting employment.

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People |

Through community outreach, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Becky Pugh helps high school students better understand their path to college.