News: College of Education

Students in the Las Vegas Valley can take college credit courses at their school or attend on the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campus through Dual Enrollment.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, UNR Extension collaboration cultivates an early interest in science and engineering.

After decades supporting female athletes and women's sports, the assistant professor has one last gift to bestow.
Master problem solver and triple alumna Valarie Burke of the Graduate College helps make it happen at graduation.

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

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

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

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 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.