News: Graduate College

Larry Henley working on laptop
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College of Fine Arts' Larry Henley is the lighting and stage aficionado who brings the ‘razzle dazzle’ to the big event.

young male student holds large check from competition win
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Despite working with a challenging U.S. market, team STheory's bold strategy leads to big payoff.

Valarie Burke sits in regalia during ceremony
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Master problem solver and triple alumna Valarie Burke of the Graduate College helps make it happen at graduation.

Sam Fugazzotto dressed in blue graduation regalia
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With a keen eye for detail, registrar Sam Fugazzotto steps seamlessly into any role to ensure Commencement runs smoothly.

two women holding large grand prize check
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Aryah Certain and Jennifer Tidwell turn sports fandom into social impact, taking home the grand prize for their innovative solution to Nevada’s volunteer shortage.

young girl and man using extinguisher on fire
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó’s Take Your Child to Work Day gives kids a chance to see what their parents do while exploring a fun range of educational and career-related activities.

two women talking during symposium
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó Health Sciences schools team up with other state institutions to showcase faculty and student work.

Sky Denson in shirt and open blazer in front of Rebels sign
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Sky Denson says 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó's real estate program helped launch his career â€” before he even graduated.

Kevin McVay in a tree
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The assistant director of the Sciences Advising Center wants everyone to know: There's so much more to being an advisor than telling students what classes to take.

LeAnne Salazar Montoya at graduation ceremony
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The Radiance Project, led by LeAnne Salazar-Montoya, expands pathways to leadership for Latinx educators. It also earned her the 2025 Service-Learning Faculty Award.

Xiaobo Liang having virtual meeting with students
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Students from across disciplines invest a half million (virtual) dollars to learn how to make real-time investment decisions.

Kenneth Varner in red shirt and arms crossed while standing outside
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Kenny Varner, the 2025 Faculty/Staff Community Outreach Award winner, tackles the state's critical teacher shortage through the Nevada Forward Initiative.