Smriti Neupane (Public Health) has been selected to receive the International Student and Scholar Services International Student Distinguished Contribution Award for the fall 2022 semester.

The purpose of the UNLV International Student and Scholar Services International Student Distinguished Contribution Award is to recognize and acknowledge a UNLV degree-seeking F-1 or J-1 international student at each degree level (bachelor's, master's, doctoral/professional) who has greatly contributed to the development and continued growth of their field through scholarly or creative projects at UNLV.

Neupane is a Master of Public Health student.