What

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas will celebrate Spring 2015 Commencement Saturday, May 16 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - colleges and schools of law, fine arts, allied health sciences, community health sciences, nursing, liberal arts, sciences and urban affairs

2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - colleges and schools of business, dental medicine, education, engineering and hotel administration

Details

More than 2,700 UNLV undergraduate, graduate and professional students are eligible to participate in this spring's commencement ceremonies. Graduates range in age from 19 to 68 and hail from 38 states and 54 countries. Approximately 85 percent of graduates are Nevada residents. Since 1964, UNLV has awarded more than 115,000 degrees.

Len Jessup will preside over his first commencement as UNLV president. He will honor selected graduating students during each ceremony for their outstanding academic and community achievements. Jessup will also present longtime UNLV supporter Diana Bennett with an Honorary Doctorate.

Distinguished Nevadans recognized at commencement for their contributions to the community and support of higher education include Anthony and Diane Pollard and James Bilbray during the morning ceremony, and Robert and Sandra Ellis and Gus "Billy" Flangas during the afternoon ceremony.

For full ceremony details, visit unlv.edu/commencement

Social

Use the hashtag #UNLVGrad to share on social media. Commencement will stream live at vegasgraduations.com/unlv_stream.php

Media

Media wanting access to the Thomas & Mack floor must obtain event-specific credentials before commencement. Please contact the Office of Media Relations at (702) 561-1094 or tony.allen@unlv.edu