News: Student and Academic Success

Nicole Stella
People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's designation as a minority serving institution is one of the things that drew this new academic advisor to campus.

Rehan Choudhry
Campus News |

Rehan Choudhry, founder of the Life is Beautiful festival, on separating work and fun. He's the keynote speaker for the upcoming academic induction ceremony, Aug. 21.

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Campus News |

The annual academic induction event gets incoming freshman in the mindset for success. The entire campus community is encouraged to attend 9 a.m. Aug. 21.

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Campus News |

University education now virtually free for service men and women living in Nevada.

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Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ removing some of the stumbling blocks for getting students interested in the science and engineering fields. The key: Get 'em while they're young.

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People |

More empathy for others would go a long way toward making the world a better place, says this learning specialist.

Janet S. Dufek
People |

Declaring a major is a really tough decision for many new students. Here's some advice from one 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professor who had a tough time making that choice herself.

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Business and Community |

Some of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's most distinctive programs have had a helping hand from local philanthropists.

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Campus News |
Services help match students with their majors, plan their careers, and take the right classes to graduate on time.
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Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ financial aid counselor Jaime Carbajal Jr. shares tips on applying for federal aid, winning scholarships, and avoiding scams.

John Starkey
People |

College once seemed so unobtainable to academic advisor John Starkey. He'll share his inspiring story of rising from poverty with incoming freshmen this week.

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Research |

Does the thought of an algebra test strike fear in you? Psychologist Mark Ashcraft is getting to the root cause of math anxiety.