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Many Students Listen to Music to Focus and Stay Motivated While They Study " But It Doesn't Always Help
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (998+ words) The relationship between listening to music and studying is complex, depending on factors like what kind of music a person is listening to. Approximately 52% of students reported listening to music while reading, and 68% said they listened to music while writing....
Jessica Immonen
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (266+ words) (Dental) was invited to be a platform presenter at the Annual American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA) Conference held at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Her presentation was titled "Improving Diagnosis and Management of TMJ Osteoarthritis with Cadaveric CBCT-Acquired…...
Let's Unpack That: How These Students Are Becoming Therapists and Counselors
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (1725+ words) Through a diverse offering of degrees in mental wellness, students align their education to their specific goals. The internet is filled with discussions from prospective students asking about college majors " "Where do I start? What should I pursue? What will…...
UNLV Architecture Professor Receives 2027 President's Public Purpose Grant
2+ week, 2+ day ago (216+ words) Jung-Hwa Kim (UNLV Architecture) has been named the recipient of the 2027 President's Public Purpose 'Community Needs Event' Grant for the Learning from Las Vegas: Jack W. Zunino and Xeriscapes partnership with the Nevada Chapter of The American Society of Landscape Architects....
For Anni Drury, Student Support Goes Beyond the Spreadsheet
2+ week, 2+ day ago (683+ words) The Lee Business School NSHE specialist reflects on adaptability, building connections with students, and the experiences that shaped her career at UNLV. Anni Drury is a NSHE specialist in the Lee Business School. She is the third-place recipient of the…...
Guiding the Next Generation of Physicians | News Center | UNLV
3+ week, 1+ day ago (317+ words) Dr. Edwin Avallone mentors internal medicine residents at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, emphasizing diagnostic reasoning and patient-centered care. Dr. Edwin Avallone (left) with third-year internal medicine resident Dr. Ryan Parto." Those considerations led the couple to set their…...
Building Alumni Connections Through Quiet, Consistent Service
3+ week, 2+ day ago (697+ words) Named the 2026 UNLV Classified Staff Rookie of the Year, Jennifer Belch brings a service-first mindset to supporting alumni engagement. Jennifer Belch, an administrative assistant IV for UNLV's Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, is a recipient of the 2026 President's Classified…...
The Interview: Amber Sewell
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (727+ words) Through games and hands-on learning, this teaching and learning librarian helps faculty slay instructional design. An early-career project designing an escape room for a first-year business class sparked a new passion for Amber Sewell. "I was hooked," the teaching and…...
Chris Viton Returns to UNLV with a Long View on Leadership
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (788+ words) Chief financial officer and vice president for Business Affairs reflects on the work that helps the university thrive behind the scenes. Chris Viton is UNLV's new chief financial officer and vice president for Business Affairs. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV) Now, as…...
A Lucky Break Leads to Emergency
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (390+ words) Resident physician Alexander Turner shares his journey to emergency medicine and how he plans to stay in Las Vegas after completing his training. Alexander Turner, MD, is currently a third-year resident in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Department of…...