Topic: commencement

Marissa Nichols in cap and gown
Campus News | May 11, 2017

Commencement speaker Marissa Nichols embraces the anxiety of public speaking as she accepts her doctoral degree.

Fireworks ignite during commencement
People | May 11, 2017

UNLV has a commencement tradition for the president to select and highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

cloesup of commencement cap and 2016 tassle
Campus News | December 15, 2016

Four newly minted grads will be recognized by UNLV President Len Jessup during Saturday's commencement for their academic and research excellence.

Jennifer Henry Fielding and her daughter Autumn
People | December 13, 2016

Jennifer Henry Fielding came to UNLV to earn a degree to allow her to work in the field she loved, and found a support system while working through the adoption process.

Michelle Troup
People | December 13, 2016

With a built-in network in the form of the swim team, Australian Michelle Troup took to America like a duck to, well, you know.

Monica Moradkhan and Daniel Waqar
People | May 12, 2016

Daniel Waqar and Monica Moradkhan were selected as this commencement's featured speakers. Here's what they hope all Rebels will take away from their UNLV experiences.

commencement ceremony
Campus News | May 12, 2016

UNLV has a commencement tradition for the president to honor a few exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

crowd of students at commencement
Campus News | May 10, 2016

More than 2,700 students from 42 states and 53 countries to participate in 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies; expected grads up 8 percent from 2015.