UNLV Graduate College

The Graduate College of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was founded as the Division of Graduate Studies in 1964 by Nevada Southern University. [http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/about/history.html History of UNLV Graduate College] Prior to 1969, UNLV was known as Nevada Southern University. It was not until 1972 that the Division of Graduate Studies would become the Graduate College as it is known today. [http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/about/history.html History of UNLV Graduate College]

As of 2006, the current Dean is Mr. Ronald Smith who also works as a professor of sociology in addition to his role as an administrator. [http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/aug/22/why-slump-could-be-good-thing/ Las Vegas Sun article with Ron Smith]

Academics

The Graduate College offers an array of degree programs stemming from accounting to water resources management. [http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/programs/a-z.html Academic Programs List] However, in recent years, the Graduate College, like most institutions of higher education in Nevada, has faced a series of budget cuts. [http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/feb/13/university-cuts/ Las Vegas Sun article on University budget cuts] Due to the effects of these cutbacks, the Graduate College has had to rollback some of its programs, especially the ones with a limited enrollment.

References

External links

* [http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/ UNLV Graduate College]