UNLV Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Research University

UNLV’s designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution solidifies its commitment to providing opportunities to people from all backgrounds. First-generation student Citlally Lopez takes pride in the research opportunities she has seized as a Rebel. With a $20,000 award in hand, Citlally is poised to revolutionize cancer research and contribute significantly to finding the cure. Lopez, a Latina, first-generation college student is the first recipient in UNLV history to receive the prestigious Pfizer fellowship. Her story was part of #UNLV's episode of @TheCollegeTourTV, now streaming on Amazon Prime. Watch the full episode: https://www.unlv.edu/visit/college-tour Learn more about UNLV: https://www.unlv.edu/ Schedule a visit: https://www.unlv.edu/visit Learn more about financial aid at UNLV: https://www.unlv.edu/finaid/apply More about Citlally's research: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/quest-cure-cancer-unlv-student-wins-prestigious-pfizer-research-scholarship