News: Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education

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.

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.

Spring flowers
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The students and faculty of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó are springing into headlines around the country.

spring day on 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó campus
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The associate vice provost of academic effectiveness plays a key role in the accreditation process. 

Stacy Shapin stands in an art gallery
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The College of Fine Arts advising director on the high value of arts degrees, quiet spaces, and being a late bloomer.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó professor Federick Ngo on campus while sitting on a bench with his right raised and his right foot on the bench
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó Professor Federick Ngo earns high marks for his devotion to teaching and to breaking down barriers that hinder college access and student success.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó students walking on campus
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The College of Education's National Institute for the Advancement of Education awarded four faculty research grants that will explore potential solutions for retaining Nevada's teachers.

man wearing 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó jacket making 'LV' sign with hands
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The two-time alumnus and now doctoral student helps show prospective Rebels everything 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó has to offer as assistant director for visitor experience and engagement.

students in spring
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News highlights starring 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó students and faculty who made local and national headlines.

Spring Flowers (Becca Schwartz)
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A roundup of the top news stories featuring 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó students and faculty.

two women in graduation gowns with "51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó Latinx" Stolls
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó-led grant project creates a hub for faculty across the country to share resources, learn, and collaborate with each other.