News: Division of Student Affairs
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Program at The Intersection gives first-generation faculty, staff a place to share their stories.
More than 200 UNLV students have earned the Engelstad Scholarship since 2009, collectively completing more than 45,000 hours of community service.
UNLV residence hall dedicates floor to build camaraderie and serve engineering students with a specialized computer lab.
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Family Day will bring hundreds to UNLV on Oct. 5 for brunch and a football game.
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Beginning next fall, program will provide grants to help offset costs of tuition, fees and books to students who qualify.
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UNLV's Alternative Breaks Program bolsters traditional classroom learning with hands-on experiences, immersing students in the issues facing communities throughout the region.
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From first-gen student to college administrator, Watson helps students navigate campus and create lasting memories.
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Back-to-school events to highlight UNLV campus traditions and student involvement.
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Teams crossed the state carrying the dog tags of service members who have died in war on terrorism.
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She's daring and he's diverse. Both are committed to helping UNLV students achieve their dreams.
Nearly 300 local high school juniors visit UNLV during annual recruitment event.
The themed residence hall floor, named for the county's first black landholder, offers students a place to explore African American identity.