News: Student Life
![Georgiann Davis](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/nc_D70775_15.jpg?itok=MVaeAnZW)
UNLV program that embeds a professor in the residence halls aims at boosting student engagement.
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National initiative urges college students to stamp out violence by participating in bystander intervention training. UNLV Green Dot courses start Feb. 5.
![Students and UNLV staff celebrating at graduation.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/NC_GRADSLIDE_11.jpg?itok=VjSz7CiZ)
Nearly 2,000 students officially became graduates at the 2015 Winter Commencement. View the slideshow of the ceremony.
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Despite the untimely death of one of its members, the Thompson family perseveres. For their hard work and dedication to UNLV, they have been selected as the 2015 Honorary Rebel Family.
![Silhouettes of students inside of basketball gym.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D70413_007.jpg?itok=TgkNfTHT)
The campus was full of activity even before classes started today. Check out the slideshow of res hall move-in, UNLV Creates, and other activities this week.
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Back-to-school events to highlight UNLV campus traditions, student involvement, and the president’s vision for academics and beyond.