News: Office of the President
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Favorite memories, biggest challenges, and what it means to be a Rebel.
More than 3,000 students from 37 states and 57 countries to participate in 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies this Saturday.
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UNLV President Len Jessup on the leadership transition.
Minnie Wood wins a UNLV Community Engagement Award for her work with community partners.
Professor Fatma Nasoz earns 2018 Faculty/Staff Community Outreach Award for program providing computer coding opportunities to underserved female students.
Alexis Kennedy wins 2018 Community-Based Research Award for a study that includes the views of survivors.
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Brenna Spector wins 2018 Student Service Award for her work providing insight into the experiences and dreams of people with disabilities.
Jessup will start at Southern California’s Claremont Graduate University July 1.
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An author and adventurer, Weihenmayer is one of most celebrated athletes in the world; tickets are free.
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Awards recognize those on campus who demonstrate a commitment to community partnership
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UNLV president recognized for work to promote a public understanding and support of education.
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Kaku — a best-selling author, physicist and futurist — is one of world’s most recognized figures in science; tickets are free.