News: Division of Student Affairs
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Alexandria Sawin named 2018 Student Veteran of the Year, UNLV Rebel Vets named finalist for Chapter of the Year.
University joins the ranks of just 130 institutions nationwide classified by Carnegie as “very high research activity” – or R1 – the gold standard for university research metrics.
Campus is open over winter break. Come learn what UNLV has to offer.
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Police Services is the central repository for UNLV’s lost & found items. You won’t believe what comes in and what never gets claimed.
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With the stamina of a triathlete, Kimberly Case-Nichols manages the logistics of clinic consolidations and facility expansions at the UNLV Medical School.
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What one student who is legally blind learned and how her six tips can help anyone stay safe on campus.
Military Times magazine ranks UNLV 33rd nationally among four-year institutions in annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” edition.
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On Oct. 18, UNLV will participate in an earthquake preparedness drill.
UNLV students and staff share their heartache and hope as the Oct. 1 shooting anniversary approaches.
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Learn some ways to be more than a bystander when an emergency arises.
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Assembling all the essentials in a grab-and-go bag will make sure you're ready for a fast evacuation.
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With support from McNair Scholars program, undergraduate students spent their summer leading research with the mentorship of faculty.