News: Office of the President

Sharon Altman
People |

Sharon Altman might not break a nail for you, but she’ll take on more responsibility without batting an eye. She’s the 2015 first-place Classified Employee of the Year.

Erin Azua
People |

The third-place recipient of the Classified Employee of the Year Award, Erin Azua was lauded for the gentle and caring disposition she displays when interacting with students.

Bill Boldt, Mark Doubrava, Barbara Atkinson, Kris Engelstad McGarry, Len Jessup, and Kevin Page hold up giant check
Campus News |

In less than 60 days, “60 by 16” scholarship drive raises $13.5 million to fund 135 four-year School of Medicine scholarships.

military members durin ceremony
Campus News |

University education now virtually free for service men and women living in Nevada.

Gov. Brian Sandoval signs Senate Bill 514
Campus News |

Gov. Brian Sandoval held a signing ceremony for the state's appropriations bill on campus today to highlight the investment that Nevada has made in UNLV's medical, hospitality, and law programs.

students at commencement
Campus News |

More than 2,700 new UNLV graduates participated in Spring Commencement May 16 at Thomas & Mack Center.

rendering for the School of Medicine building
Campus News |

Once the Nevada System of Higher Education set its sights on expanding medical education in the state, things have moved fast. Here’s how far the UNLV School of Medicine has come and what’s next.

graduation cap and tassle
Campus News |

Among the 2,700 students expected to graduate this week, five will receive special recognition at commencement. Here's why they were selected.

commencement
Campus News |

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.

Len Jessup takes time for a selfie with this year’s student body Vice President Kanani Espinoza and President Elias Benjelloun at a May 5 event.
Campus News |

Len Jessup's first visit to campus was few years before he became our 10th president.

President Len Jessup
Campus News |

President Len Jessup on UNLV’s big initiatives, higher ed’s toughest challenges, and his own path to leadership.

Ehud Barak
Arts and Culture |

Former Israeli Prime Minister, Minister of Defense will discuss peace in the Middle East and the worldwide geo-political outlook.