News: Military and Veterans Services
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After serving in Iraq, Marine Cpl. Justin Atkins was inspired to become a doctor by the physicians who treated his injuries after an IED explosion.
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Student veterans and volunteers will carry military-style backpacks loaded with 7,000 dog tags 60 miles from Amargosa Valley to Las Vegas on May 28 and 29.
New partnership with the VA gets student veterans on-campus access to their military benefits and services.
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Social work student mentors help veterans transition to campus life and conquer new challenges in the classroom.
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Enrique Nieto and a team of students are setting out to improve the health of the Las Vegas community.
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Andrew Ho named 2020 Student Veteran of the Year, becomes second UNLV student to receive national recognition from Student Veterans of America.
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Naval commander Stephen Col leaves a legacy of transformation and growth following his time at UNLV’s Army ROTC.
A commitment to serve those who serve our country.
![Sidath Kapukotuwa, left, president of the Graduate & Professional Student Association, takes a campus tour with UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/Whitfield_GPSA_D73302_017.jpg?itok=MxMIkzyX)
For many trailblazing students and faculty, the first step in their success is making sure they feel they belong here.
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Alexandria Sawin named 2018 Student Veteran of the Year, UNLV Rebel Vets named finalist for Chapter of the Year.
Military Times magazine ranks UNLV 33rd nationally among four-year institutions in annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” edition.