Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week
Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week teams up UNLV and community partners for a week of advocacy and events teaching about hunger and homelessness in Las Vegas and beyond.
Institute for Security Studies
The Institute for Security Studies is the core of the university’s homeland security and counterterrorism education, research, and policy analysis activities.
International Baccalaureate Scholar Achievement Dinner
International Baccalaureate students are recognized for their academic achievements at the acheivement dinner. The students and their parents meet with the president, deans, faculty members and advisors from UNLV.
International Student Teaching Program
International Student Teaching Program offers opportunities to student teach abroad. Over the past 10 years, the College of Education program has placed students in England, France, Ireland, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Programs are available throughout the year. Academic credits earned in in the programs are part of regular course offerings.
Junior Night
UNLV and the College of Sciences in collaboration with CCSD invite the most competitive and highest GPA juniors to come to campus for a tour, meet with faculty and showcase our programs.
Just Voices
Just Voices brings world-class writers to local schools to share their stories and interact with students. The program addresses challenges of teaching writing by provoking interest in literature and increasing the motivation to write. This curriculum helps students find their own voices as writers and demonstrates that effective writing skills are a powerful tool for making a positive impact on the world.
Las Vegas Women Oral History Project
Working with community partners in business, politics, and the nonprofit sector, the Las Vegas Women Oral History Project relies on community members to share their life stories, thereby enriching the teaching of Las Vegas history.
Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Education Center
The Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Education Center fosters the learning, growth, and development of children with its modern facilities.
Make a Difference Day
UNLV partners with the Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada on various projects during the nationwide event. The day is meant to empower millions of Americans to unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others.
Math and Science Education Excellence Award
The College of Sciences awards an individual who exhibits outstanding educational activities in area education.
