Office of Community Engagement News
The Office of Community Engagement advances the university’s Top Tier vision and mission by stimulating economic development and diversification, enriching the intellectual and cultural vitality of our community, deepening and expanding our connections, and leveraging our unique strengths to collaborate locally, nationally, and internationally.
Current Community Engagement News
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Scholars bring their expertise in energy policy, educational access, national security, and the workforce.
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Manoj Sharma receives Community Engagement Award for his work to provide access and delivery of health care to marginalized groups.
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The university’s top engagement awards recognize commitment to the community in four different categories.
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Dr. Christina Demopoulos, a 2023 Community Engagement Award winner, broadens the scope of Dental School's service-learning course.
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Heather Richardson receives a 2023 Community Engagement Award for her work expanding the resources for students who were in foster care.
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Nutrition sciences major selected as 2023 recipient of the UNLV Student Service Award.
Community Engagement In The News
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Gardening in Southern Nevada is both a blessing and a curse for those possessing a green thumb. While enjoying a long growing season, desert gardeners must also nurture their plants through the searing summer heat however they can.
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From angel wings protruding into the sky from a concrete floor to giant horses scattered about the grounds, the 1 October Memorial could take shape in many different forms.
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A Las Vegas autism services nonprofit is fundraising for more staff following its takeover of a medical therapy and diagnostic center.
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Like many others, Azra Ozdemir’s parents sent her off on the first day of school with the usual sage advice about doing well so she could get into a good college.
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It’s still nearly 90 degrees in Las Vegas, so it makes sense if thoughts of winter seem far out of the picture.
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It’s always tough to predict how severe a flu season will be, and this year is no different, with health experts seeing signs both good and bad.