I hope you and your loved ones are doing well, staying healthy, and navigating today’s new normal as well as possible. Despite the many challenges we’ve faced since 2020, I am hopeful for the future -- one of health, togetherness, and progress. With the cool breath of fall in the air, a few leaves changing here and there, and a bustling campus, I am so grateful that we’re able to enjoy a more typical semester here at UNLV.
The pandemic stalled many things -- manufacturing, education, healthcare, entertainment, and social activities, to name just a few -- but our UNLV team, particularly our Graduate College in partnership with graduate programs across campus, has soldiered on and is flourishing in so many important ways. One particularly exciting area of progress are our new curricular offerings at the graduate level.
President Keith E. Whitfield, who joined UNLV in 2020, and graduate students chat during a June photo shoot at the University Gateway Building. The photo shoot was an opportunity for the president to spend time with graduate students as well as tour the University Gateway Building, the Graduate College's home.
Dean's Leadership Council Spotlight: Fletch Brunelle
Born and raised in Las Vegas, H. Fletch Brunelle, chair of the Graduate College’s Dean’s Leadership Council, remembers a time when 200,000 residents made up the Las Vegas community, a sharp contrast to today’s 2.2 million.
“I watched this town grow from a very small town to the unbelievable destination that it is today,” Brunelle said. “This city is really quite imaginative and the standard-bearer for tourism.”
The two-time UNLV alumnus, who earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1987 and a Master of Business Administration degree in 1994, today serves as vice president of marketing and sales for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). He recently sat down with the Graduate College to talk about graduate education, supporting UNLV, and community involvement.
Calling UNLV Graduate Alumni Working in Higher Education
The UNLV Graduate College, in partnership with interested alumni, is building an alumni affinity group for graduates working in higher education. This group will bring together those who work in -- and believe in the importance of higher education -- with the goal of building a network that will bring value to alumni participants, Graduate College professionals, and current UNLV graduate students through conversation, networking, workshops, and highlighting both traditional and alternative career paths within higher education. Complete a brief interest form to receive more information.
Volunteer for Rebels Forward Mentoring Program
UNLV Career Services' Rebels Forward Mentoring Program provides mentees an opportunity to learn new skills and support professional development while networking with various industry professionals. Alumni and community mentors have the opportunity to give back and volunteer time, while developing important leadership skills. If you're interested in becoming a mentor, visit the Rebels Forward Mentoring Program webpage.
Graduate College Names Dr. Sara Jordan its 2021-22 Graduate Faculty Fellow
The Graduate College is pleased to announce that Dr. Sara Jordan, School of Medicine, will serve as a Graduate Faculty Fellow (GFF) during the 2021-22 academic year. This is the third consecutive year that Dr. Jordan will serve as a Graduate Faculty Fellow with the Graduate College.
The Graduate College is pleased to announce the Summer 2021 Graduate College Medallion recipients, who are exceptionally involved during their time as graduate students at UNLV.
Cindy Kha Receives 2021 Sam Lieberman Regents' Award for Student Scholarship
Cindy Kha, a doctoral student in Biological Sciences, was recently awarded a Sam Lieberman Regents' Award for Student Scholarship, formerly known as the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents' Scholar Award. The Sam Lieberman Regents' Award for Student Scholarship recognizes students who possess distinguished academic accomplishments, leadership ability, and service contributions.
Each year the Graduate College hosts the Rebel Grad Slam 3-Minute Thesis Competition. This fast-paced research rumble allows students to showcase their research in three minutes and one slide and vie for the chance to win scholarship prizes. These scholarships can be supported by businesses and individuals in the community who want to support students doing innovative work to solve local, regional, and national challenges.
Interested in learning more? Please contact Director of Development Liz Kahane at liz.kahane@unlv.edu or 702-895-3429. Thank you!
New UNLV Program Training Next Generation of Occupational Therapists
Program to help fill critical health
care shortage in Nevada; living
lab in Las Vegas Medical District
houses program, with first cohort
set to graduate in Spring 2023.
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