Here's a few tales from 2017 sure to make you smile.

Med student and community leader share a vision for a healthier Las Vegas.

Mentors help themselves by helping others.

Student-athletes reach out to local schoolchildren.

First Generation Scholarship program adds community service element to scholarship program.

Emergency grant and support system helps determined student overcome setbacks.

Attorney Ed Bernstein was inspired to support UNLV law program to help immigrants.

Seed money creates stability for program that helps people with intellectual disabilities.

Game designer honors artist friend with scholarship.

Led by a passionate team of student attorneys and staff, the UNLV Immigration Clinic shines rays of hope on young clients in dire need of legal — and emotional — support.

Las Vegas attorney makes $250,000 donation to support UNLV Immigration Clinic program that benefits immigrant children.

Faculty hire, expected as early as Fall 2018, will further position UNLV history department as leader in the study of the Intermountain West.