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Kavita Batra (Medicine) was recently honored with the Distinguished Contribution Award by the Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA) during the GPSA Research Forum held on May 2, 2025. This recognition follows her receipt of the Outstanding Mentor Award from the GPSA in 2023, underscoring her sustained commitment to graduate and…

Qurrat-ul-Ain Aziz, Kavita Batra, Sanna Fatima, Jared Splinter, Amber Laurel Champion, Ajay M. Kumar, and Kenneth E. Izuora (all Medicine) recently published a study titled, “Clinical Accuracy of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Immediately After Kidney Transplant in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes,” in Endocrine Practice. A key strength of this…

An-Pyng Sun (Social Work), together with Ariann Chelli (Desert Hope Treatment Center in Las Vegas) and Maureen Strohm (HCA Sunrise Health GME Consortium at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas) wrote an article, "Connecting Hospitalized Patients with Substance Use Disorder to Community Continuing Coordinated Care: The Critical Role of Hospital…

We extend our deepest appreciation to the nearly 200 Peer Mentors who have made a lasting impact on our campus community. These dedicated undergraduate students support first-year Rebels across colleges and departments, providing guidance, encouragement, and a sense of belonging during a pivotal time in their academic journey. We are also proud to…

Director Riana Durrett (Cannabis Policy Institute) joined KNPR "State of Nevada" host Joe Schoenmann; Las Vegas Paiute Tribe chairman Benny Tso; and Las Vegas Paiute Tribe attorney Dave Colvin for a discussion on May 6. The discussion centered on the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe's role in Nevada's cannabis industry, examining the success of…

Kari Kokka (Teaching and Learning) gave the Distinguished Lecture for the Cal Poly Pomona Math and Stats Colloquium on April 30, 2025. 

Xue (Cher) Xing (Teaching and Learning), associate professor and program coordinator of Career-Technical & Postsecondary Education at 51�ԹϺ���, received the Association for Career and Technical Education Region V Teacher Educator of the Year award. This award honors teacher educators who demonstrate a commitment to preparing high-quality…

Dr. David Glenn Weismiller (Family and Community Medicine) recently made a significant contribution to the 8th Annual Emirates Family Medicine Congress in Dubai. As an invited presenter, Weismiller shared his insights on vital health care topics, including cancer screening and prevention and the care of maturing women. His expertise was further…

Professor Lori Johnson (Law) was honored by the Clark County Bar Foundation as a 2025 Liberty Bell Award recipient. The award is presented to an individual in the community who upholds the rule of law, contributes to good government within the community, stimulates a sense of civic responsibility, and encourages respect for the law in the…