Welcome
UNLV’s Office of Government and Community Engagement seeks to support, facilitate, and promote
collaboration, partnership, and engagement between the university and its many communities.
UNLV Legislative Priorities
The 83rd Session of the Nevada Legislature began on Feb. 3, and higher education will be the topic of many discussions throughout the session. Investing in higher education is essential to Nevada’s success today and to its future prosperity. The UNLV Office of Government & Community Engagement is committed to working with the Nevada System of Higher Education, legislators, and the Governor’s office to highlight the many ways UNLV is moving our state forward.
UNLV is a proud recipient of the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a national distinction honoring the university for its exemplary community engagement practices. UNLV was one of only 119 institutions to receive this classification in 2020.
Government Engagement
Learn about UNLV government engagement and access resources to support your civic engagement activity.
Community Engagement
Learn about ways to leverage UNLV’s resources to improve quality of life and access resources to increase your community engagement.
News
Kenny Varner, the 2025 Faculty/Staff Community Outreach Award winner, tackles the state's critical teacher shortage through the Nevada Forward Initiative.
Maria Palapa Vargas named 2025 Student Service Award winner for her work to provide lactation and nutrition support to families.
Thanks to community partners and dedicated volunteers, UNLV's annual event offered exciting activities for kids, toys, and a general day of merrymaking.