Mental Wellness
Mental wellness has been a priority since President Whitfield joined UNLV during the pandemic. The president held a mental health town hall and resource fair in 2023, and continues to foster an environment that provides an opportunity to build connections and find compassionate support to positively impact mental health and well-being.
Rebel Recovery
President Whitfield, in collaboration with university leaders, has created the campuswide Rebel Recovery Program. Rebel Recovery encompasses special events, wellness services, training opportunities, a committee on campus security and safety, and more.
Digital President AI
Looking for resources, need someone to talk to, or simply want to engage in a little Rebel fun? Digital President Whitfield serves as a personal connection and FAQ guide to all prospective and current students, as well as their parents.
STEAM Education
Science, engineering, and technology plays an important role in improving population well-being and addressing numerous current and future challenges. President Whitfield is committed to changing the STEAM journey for many students traditionally underrepresented in these fields, and wants to create a more responsive teaching and learning STEAM context for UNLV — from building student communities, to faculty accommodation of different learning styles, to curricular tweaks that target structural barriers.
President’s Innovation Challenge
The President’s Innovation Challenge is a multidisciplinary team competition that encourages social and business entrepreneurship to help solve major problems of our day in Southern Nevada and beyond.
President's Fellows Program
President Keith E. Whitfield and Executive Vice President and Provost Chris L. Heavey are pleased to launch a new leadership development initiative called the President’s Fellows Program. The program will work in concert with existing leadership and management training initiatives to advance UNLV’s capacity for effective and transformational leadership.
Institute for Financial Literacy and Wellness
President Whitfield believes financial health is a core component of overall wellness, and that financial literacy should be a core part of the curriculum throughout higher education. UNLV has launched a new Institute for Financial Literacy and Wellness, a campus-wide initiative that brings together more than a dozen academic, service, and administrative units and a host of community partners. A cornerstone of the program is delivery of finance courses – open to all majors – that provide students a roadmap for financial independence and success.
Cannabis Policy Institute at UNLV
The Cannabis Policy Institute at UNLV (CPI) will position UNLV as a trusted source for cannabis policy and research guidance, education, and community engagement. Established in 2023, the CPI builds upon work already occurring at UNLV by supporting thoughtful policy discussions related to the most relevant and impactful questions in cannabis policy, law, economics, science, medicine, and business.