UNLV

Here’s some good news about UNLV:

1. UNLV is one of 20 university teams chosen to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013, a highly competitive contest that attracts colleges from around the world. Teams will design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are energy-efficient, affordable and attractive. 

2. The UNLV Boyd School of Law’s dispute resolution and legal writing programs rank among top 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 ranking. 

3. With the rising cost of college, one of many ways UNLV is helping students make college dream a reality is through private support. The new Philip J. Cohen Scholars Program at UNLV will fund full-scholarships for up to 50 students each year.

4. UNLV will update its general education curriculum this Fall to improve efforts to help students progress from admission to graduation – in key areas like critical thinking, communications, global/multicultural awareness and ethics.