News: College of Education

students from palo verde high school wearing red 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ stole
Campus News |

Students in the Las Vegas Valley can take college credit courses at their school or attend on the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campus through Dual Enrollment.

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Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, UNR Extension collaboration cultivates an early interest in science and engineering.

Lisa Kelleher being honored at celebration
People |

After decades supporting female athletes and women's sports, the assistant professor has one last gift to bestow.

Valarie Burke sits in regalia during ceremony
People |

Master problem solver and triple alumna Valarie Burke of the Graduate College helps make it happen at graduation.

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Business and Community |

From hosting science field trips to delivering therapy services to rural areas, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ enriches the lives of Nevadans. 

Kevin McVay in a tree
People |

The assistant director of the Sciences Advising Center wants everyone to know: There's so much more to being an advisor than telling students what classes to take.

LeAnne Salazar Montoya at graduation ceremony
People |

The Radiance Project, led by LeAnne Salazar-Montoya, expands pathways to leadership for Latinx educators. It also earned her the 2025 Service-Learning Faculty Award.

Kenneth Varner in red shirt and arms crossed while standing outside
People |

Kenny Varner, the 2025 Faculty/Staff Community Outreach Award winner, tackles the state's critical teacher shortage through the Nevada Forward Initiative.

A 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ banner hangs against the background of a bright blue sky
Campus News |

A 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-record 28 graduate and professional programs placed within the nation’s top 100 in their discipline, including 14 from Boyd School of Law.

Spring flowers
Campus News |

The students and faculty of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ are springing into headlines around the country.

black and white photo of Herbert Derfelt
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s origin story traces back to one vote by one man, Herb Derfelt. And his legacy continues through generations of family members who followed in his educator footsteps.

Pate Thomas holds a photo of his great-grandfather Herbert Derfelt
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

Pate Thomas initially had no desire to add his name to the long list of family members who became Rebels and then educators. Now? He’s a proud alum, a difference-making educator, and the boss of a brand-new high school.