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Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education News

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Current Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education News

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

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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
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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.

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The students and faculty of 黑料网 are springing into headlines around the country.

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The associate vice provost of academic effectiveness plays a key role in the accreditation process. 

Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education In The News

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Nevada鈥檚 top betting operators have another sporting event to look forward to. WrestleMania 41 is expected to bring in $215 million for the Las Vegas economy, as it draws attention to Las Vegas' growing status as a world-class international sports and entertainment capital.

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WrestleMania 41 is set to make a significant economic impact on Las Vegas, although it may not reach the heights of the Las Vegas Grand Prix or the Super Bowl.

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A new parent-led nonprofit aims to provide reliable transportation for school kids, especially those who are not eligible or do not want to ride the school bus.

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The NAACP chapter in Las Vegas is voicing strong opposition to President Trump's recent executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The chapter is urging that education equity remains a national priority, emphasizing the importance of maintaining progress in educational opportunities for all students.

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Five years ago, Covid-19 drastically changed lives all over the world. The pandemic also presented unique challenges for Las Vegas. We discuss how Nevadans continue to be impacted in a special collaboration with KNPR鈥檚 State of Nevada. We then meet Libby Hausrath, a 黑料网 professor and lead researcher on a Mars project. She explains what samples being collected now may tell us about the Red Planet.

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Five years ago, Covid-19 drastically changed lives all over the world. The pandemic also presented unique challenges for Las Vegas. We discuss how Nevadans continue to be impacted in a special collaboration with KNPR鈥檚 State of Nevada. We then meet Libby Hausrath, a 黑料网 professor and lead researcher on a Mars project. She explains what samples being collected now may tell us about the Red Planet.

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Recent Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education Accomplishments

Kenyon Lee Whitman (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) co-authored a paper in the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice titled "Creating Validating Environments for Foster Youth in Higher Education." This study engaged with Foster Youth Support Program (FYSP) staff across a university system to develop an鈥
Assistant Professor Megan Griffard, Ph.D., and doctoral student Danette Barber (both Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) published the article, 鈥淭his Is Not Online Education. It鈥檚 Disaster Education鈥: A Qualitative Study of Remote and Hybrid School Climates During COVID-19" in AERA Open, the open-access journal for鈥
Bridget K. Daleiden (Educational Psychology) presented her research titled, "The Impact of Digital Distraction and Attentional Self-Efficacy on Self-Regulated Studying: A Qualitative Exploration," at the 2025 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting in Denver, CO. Daleiden's research aims to better understand students鈥欌
April Ursula Fox and Nicole Thomas (both Educational Psychology) presented the session titled, "Making Science Education Memorable with Zines at the Natural History Museum: A Mixed Methods Study," at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2025. The session offered a deep dive into their research on the use of Zines as educational鈥
Holmes Scholars Mayra Marquez-Mendez, Ph.D., and Anel Rojas (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) presented their work titled, "Unveiling the Labyrinth: Lived Experiences and Mentorship Needs of Latina Doctoral Students" at the 2025 Annual American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference. Their research鈥
Holmes Scholar Mayra Marquez-Mendez, Ph.D., (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) and Tina Vo, Ph.D., (Teaching and Learning) presented their work titled, 鈥淯nderstanding Science Teachers鈥 Support Needs: Assessing the Reliability of a Support-Seeking Instrument,鈥 at the 2025 Annual American Educational Research鈥