Topic: first-generation

woman writing a note
Campus News | September 14, 2021

Students in the Las Vegas Scholars Program find support, sense of belonging and success on campus

Lexie Ignacio
Campus News | July 15, 2021

First-generation entertainment engineering and design major embraces the Las Vegas experience.

Simon in front of a row of books
Campus News | July 13, 2021

First-generation student Simon Lamsal traveled from Kathmandu, Nepal, to find his home as a UNLV student leader.

Portrait of Theresa Boucher is the 2020 Classified Employee of the Year recipient.
People | January 27, 2021

Theresa Boucher, the top 2020 Classified Employee of the Year, keeps her dean's office running while mentoring first-gen students.

Portrait of Cheyenne Rogers, Assistant Director of Academic Transitions and Learning Support Acting Coordinator of Academic Success Coaching at the Academic Success Center
People | December 14, 2020

A first-generation student finds her calling by helping UNLV's students navigate their challenges.

Peer coach at a whiteboard
Campus News | November 12, 2020

The Libraries’ undergraduate peer research coaches explore first-gen issues in a new podcast series.

Carlos Mejía Castillo
People | November 12, 2020

First-generation alumnus learned to navigate his way to a degree by continually asking questions.

Carlos Mejía Castillo
People | November 12, 2020

Alumno de primera generación comienza a navegar su camino hacia una licenciatura mientras que continuamente hace preguntas.

First-generation college student Kiara Sims
People | November 9, 2020

Kiara Sims is one first-gen student who is making the donors who support her education — and her mother — proud.