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Drs. Ellen Cosgrove and Miriam Bar-on (both School of Medicine) recently were published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education. Their article, "The Path to Success in Medicine: The Importance of Meaningful Patient Care Experiences in Medical School," appeared in February.       

Haroon Stephen (Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction) was awarded 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award at the 2017 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Academic Achievement Award Ceremony on April 19. Recipient of this award must be a full-time academic faculty member who has completed five years of teaching at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and has been recommended by both their…

Nemanja Novakovic (Sciences and Honors) is the 2017 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ undergraduate recipient of the Regents' Scholar Award. The award is bestowed upon one undergraduate student from each NSHE institution for their academic achievements, leadership ability, and service contributions. Each honoree receives a $5,000 stipend. Novakovic is pursuing a double major…

Dr. Stanley Hillyard (Dental) received the 2017 Regional George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service from the National Park Service for the Pacific West Region. Next, the regional award recipients will compete nationally for the honor of being named a national recipient of the award . Hillyard has consistently volunteered at…

Dr. Barbara Atkinson (School of Medicine) recently received the 2017 Advocate Award from the Community Partners for Better Health for her visionary leadership and dedication to the community. 

Carolee Dodge Francis (Environmental and Occupational Health) and M. Crystal Lee (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) made a presentation at the 16th session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the United Nations this month. The presentation, “The Impact of National and International Policies on Indigenous Health and Well-…

Kwang Kim (Mechanical Engineering) was presented the prestigious Harry Reid Silver State Research Award at the 2017 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Academic Achievement Award Ceremony. The award was created in 2001 to honor longtime U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada and to recognize faculty who have performed research that is both highly regarded and responsive to the needs…

Michael Ian Borer (Sociology) was quoted in a Las Vegas Review-Journal article titled, "Hairstylist Shelley Gregory Brings Rainbow Hair to Las Vegas." 

Merrill Landers (Physical Therapy) received the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Outstanding Department Chair/Academic Director Award for 2017. The award recognizes excellence in three areas: dynamic and visionary leader, effective management, outstanding interpersonal skills and collegiality. Support for Lander's nomination came not only from the faculty and staff, but also…