News: Office of the President
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Keith E. Whitfield on how we all can help UNLV advance as an equitable and inclusive university.
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Rebels Give is a 1,957-minute fundraising drive (in honor of the date of UNLV’s founding) that encourages the community to get involved and support campus programs.
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The administration encourages people experiencing loss to tap into these campus resources for support.
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Rebels Give - UNLV's annual day of giving - is scheduled for March 2-3.
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After more than a decade, Holly Samayoa earned her UNLV degree and now has been recognized as the university's Rookie of the Year.
Joining one of this month's activities will spark thoughtful dialogue and help move the university forward.
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Virtual address introduces ‘Top Tier 2.0’.
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Theresa Boucher, the top 2020 Classified Employee of the Year, keeps her dean's office running while mentoring first-gen students.
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Colin Tewey, a 2020 Classified Employee of the Year, keeps the stream of mail moving smoothly across campus. On weekends, it's trout-filled streams that call to him.
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Ruth McKoin, a 2020 Classified Employee of the Year winner, on the 'beautifully intelligent' people who've helped her grow.
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Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.
Contactless toy drive nets more than 600 gifts for local youth with Boys & Girls Clubs.