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First-Year Experience Director Cooks Up Winning Recipe for Student Success

Karen Violanti and her team work to give first-year students support and confidence as they transition to college.

As executive director of UNLV's first-year programs, Karen Violanti connects students to a mix of resources, events, and personal support to carry them through to graduation. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV)

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