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.

Advice from Cheryl Strabala, Graduate College Alumna of the Year

Advice from Carol Martin, School of Nursing Alumna of the Year

The two UNLV students will teach English and perform research abroad. One is headed to Korea, the other to Colombia.

Advice from Ruben Kihuen, College of Education Alumnus of the Year

Kelley, a junior in UNLV’s Honors College, is one of just 54 college students nationwide selected for the $30,000 award based on academics, public service leadership potential.

Find out what inspired this Education College professor to focus her research on children, especially English language learners, who struggle to read.

When Marquin Parks challenged his class to read more, he found his own voice as a writer. Now the College of Education alumnus has two book series under his belt.

UNLV College of Education’s first Summit on Nevada Education draws local, state, and national stakeholders for idea swap on improved education.

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they faced a (fake) fire, a blank canvas, a dreaded phone call, and a mother's mortality.

Despite the untimely death of one of its members, the Thompson family perseveres. For their hard work and dedication to UNLV, they have been selected as the 2015 Honorary Rebel Family.

UNLV law and education student Wynn Tashman is using experience in the Kids Court program to develop an educational intervention in support of LGBT youth in schools and legal settings.