News: Office of the President
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Students from 38 states and 54 countries to take part in 9 a.m., 2 p.m. ceremonies at Thomas & Mack Center; expected grads up 15 percent from 2014.
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Len Jessup's first visit to campus was few years before he became our 10th president.
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President Len Jessup on UNLV’s big initiatives, higher ed’s toughest challenges, and his own path to leadership.
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Former Israeli Prime Minister, Minister of Defense will discuss peace in the Middle East and the worldwide geo-political outlook.
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Local committee formed to bring candidates to UNLV.
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Schofield, a former Nevada legislator, UNLV alumnus and longtime member of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, passed away at age 91.
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Jim Rogers Way, the gateway to the UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park, celebrates the impact of philanthropist and former NSHE chancellor.
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Leaders from across Nevada and around the basketball world remember legendary UNLV Runnin’ Rebels coach Jerry Tarkanian, who passed away today at 84.
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The legendary coach brought the Runnin’ Rebels to national prominence and ignited enthusiasm throughout the community. He died Wednesday.
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UNLV removing some of the stumbling blocks for getting students interested in the science and engineering fields. The key: Get 'em while they're young.
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UNLV's new president shares his thoughts on the challenges facing students, leading change in large organizations, and how a baseball coach inspired his career as an academic.
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The new School of Medicine planning dean on changes in health care, access to doctors, and what's needed to improve the health of Southern Nevadans.