News: Brookings Mountain West
President Keith E. Whitfield honors six graduates who have shown exemplary commitment to both the community and their studies.
Faculty respond to the mental health crisis with multiple programs focused on addressing the shortages and challenges in Nevada on April 5.
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Scholars bring their expertise in American politics, workforce development, financial regulation, federal assistance programs, college access, and community-based planning.
Billot, a senior in the Honors College pursuing double majors in political science and environmental studies, moves to the final interview stage for world's most prestigious graduate scholarship.
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Learn how you can become part of UNLV's Climate Action Plan.
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Scholars bring their expertise in energy policy, educational access, national security, and the workforce.
Zachary Billot is the first student in UNLV history to receive the nationally-competitive award.
President Keith E. Whitfield continues decades-long commencement tradition, honoring 10 students who embody the academic, research, and community tenacity of the graduating class.
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Double business major Caren Royce Yap found success and a second home at UNLV.
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Billot, a political science major and a member of the Honors College, is one of just 62 students nationwide to win the highly coveted award.