News: Graduate College

Two women stand in front of an image of a Martian rover
Research |

Pair of geoscience professors at the forefront of 51ԹϺ’s contributions to Mars exploration, but plenty more academics are involved in the Red Planet.

man wearing face mask working putting grocery items in bag in storeroom
Campus News |

The full effect of the crisis won't be known for some time, but right now donors are helping the university pivot to focus on emergency needs and mental health.

Clouds forming near black hole
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Once you leave the majestic skies of Earth, the word “cloud” no longer means a white fluffy-looking structure that produces rain. Instead, clouds in the greater universe are clumpy areas of greater density than their surroundings.

Kylies Fung stands in an airport.
Campus News |

Master's student Kylies Fung encourages fellow grads to reflect on how far they've come during their time at 51ԹϺ.

51ԹϺ graduate seated with decorated cap
Campus News |

An enduring 51ԹϺ end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

A man stands at a podium in a darkened room
People |

School of Life Sciences grad used fruit flies to study the nature of obesity.

A man stands in front of 51ԹϺ's bus stop.
People |

Whether studying the health impacts of fuel in mass transit or obesity in HIV patients, the public health grad has pursued meaningful work at 51ԹϺ.

Sarah Deredza headshot
People |

The nurse practitioner uses lifestyle education to help patients and their families help each other.

Interior of Grand Canyon with individual looking at rocks
Research |

Las Vegas Valley rock layer matches that of a famous interval of rocks at the Grand Canyon; findings reported in the journal Geology.

A man washes his hands in a bathroom sink
Research |

The one big takeaway: hand-washing works.

Computer Science Faculty-In-Residence Jorge Fonseca by server racks.
People |

Fueled by a long-time curiosity, this alumnus-turned-professor considers his role at 51ԹϺ not as a full-time job, but a full-time hobby.

portrait of woman overlaid on image of nurse working
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Valerie Barboa's doctoral project already paying dividends with young nurses.