News: Office of Government & Community Engagement

Kenneth Varner in red shirt and arms crossed while standing outside
People |

Kenny Varner, the 2025 Faculty/Staff Community Outreach Award winner, tackles the state's critical teacher shortage through the Nevada Forward Initiative.

Maria Palapa Vargas on blue bench holding infant
People |

Maria Palapa Vargas named 2025 Student Service Award winner for her work to provide lactation and nutrition support to families.

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Business and Community |

Thanks to community partners and dedicated volunteers, UNLV's annual event offered exciting activities for kids, toys, and a general day of merrymaking.

photo of woman in red cap and gown on city street. "Rebels Thrive: 2024 Annual Report" is printed on graphic
Campus News |

UNLV is inspiring our students, fostering innovation, and transforming communities. Here in Nevada and around the world, Rebels Thrive.

A student checks the eyes of a medical manikin.
Campus News |

A $400,000 federal appropriation provides UNLV's Clinical Simulation Center with state-of-the-art resources for nursing students to hone their skills.

children participating in the Jr. Rebels summer camp at UNLV
Business and Community |

Centralized registration streamlines process for parents seeking university summer camps and programming for K-12 students.

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People |

2024 Service-Learning Award recipient Rachel Anderson combines passions of community service and teaching for new legal clinic.

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People |

2024 UNLV Student Service Award winner Makayla Franklin inspires Black pride and representation on campus through Afrikan Black Coalition Conference.

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People |

Public Health professor Erika Marquez receives 2024 Community Engagement Award for her work breaking down barriers to reach marginalized communities.

collage of four community engagement award winners and photo of UNLV and the Strip
People |

The awards recognize faculty, staff, and students who leverage UNLV's resources for the benefit of our many communities.

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People |

UNLV vice president's preschool revolt was the start of her career in government affairs. She presents at Grad College event Feb. 22.

woman sitting at desk with model of courtroom in front of her
Business and Community |

Rebecca Nathanson, a 2024 Community Engagement Award winner, teaches children strategies to minimize trauma of courtroom testimony at Kids' Court School.