60 Years of Graduating Rebels

UNLV's first commencement was June 3, 1964. It was the year UNLV was elevated from a branch campus to a full degree-granting institution, and the state was celebrating its centennial. First to cross the stage was Class President Jon Cobain. Like so many UNLV students today, he was the first in his family to go to college. He and his fellow Rebels went on to build careers in education, business, nonprofits, and the sciences. After establishing his own mergers firm, he donated millions of dollars to his alma mater. Today, UNLV is Nevada’s largest university and has produced 150,000 graduates since 1964. More about our earliest Rebels: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/class-1964-where-are-they-now About UNLV: https://www.unlv.edu Ready to be a Rebel? Apply Now: https://unlv.edu/apply UNLV News: https://unlv.edu/news

UNLV Strong: The Class of 2023 Becomes UNLV Alumni

Nearly 2,300 students joined the UNLV Class of 2023 at winter commencement ceremonies on Dec. 19 and 20. They hail from 36 states or U.S. territories and 39 countries. Many are the first in their family to graduate from college; 88% are Nevada residents. And the majority — 71% — are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, an important statistic given UNLV’s highly diverse undergraduate body. The average age of those receiving their bachelor’s degree was 25. The youngest to receive a diploma was an impressive 19 while the oldest was an inspiring 72. But they are more than statistics. The class of 2023 are future educators, scientists, engineers, and accountants. They are writers, artists, social workers, and health care professionals. They are someone’s daughter or son, a spouse, or even grandparent. They are role models for their children and younger siblings. Now they are a part of another family — a Rebel forever. More about the Class of 2023: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/rebels-forever-newest-unlv-graduates-urged-improve-their-communities UNLV Commencement: https://www.unlv.edu/commencement About UNLV: https://www.unlv.edu/ Ready to be a Rebel? Apply here: https://www.unlv.edu/unlv-admissions

Celebrating the UNLV School of Medicine Class of 2023

Congratulations Class of 2023! Your hard work and dedication throughout these four years of medical school have been nothing but remarkable. We are beyond proud of what you have accomplished! More: https://www.unlv.edu/medicine/graduating-class

#UNLVGrad Commencement Recap (Spring 2023)

More than 3,500 newly minted UNLV grads crossed the Thomas & Mack Center stage during Spring 2023 Commencement ceremonies. https://www.unlv.edu/news/release/welcome-new-rebel-alumni-unlv-celebrates-spring-2023-commencement

Special Surprise at #UNLV Commencement

A special surprise tonight for master’s graduate Pamela Hernandez. She was greeted on stage by her father, U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second-Class Douglas Hernandez, who traveled 30 HOURS from overseas to see his daughter graduate! Video transcript: Everybody we have a very special surprise. Pamela is being greeted by her father, a U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second-Class, who came to see his daughter graduate. (Applause)

#UNLVGrad Commencement Recap (Winter 2022)

Congratulations to the newest members of the #UNLVAlumni Family! #RebelsForever Visual description: Scenes from a commencement ceremony in an area of graduates wearing caps and gowns celebrating, crossing a screen, and cheering with the crowd.

#UNLVGrad Celebrating Spring 2022 Commencement

Congratulations, class of 2022! We celebrated more than 3,300 grads at our spring commencements.

#UNLVGrad Commencement Recap (Winter 2021)

We celebrated more than 2,200 grads at our winter commencement ceremony. Watch the full ceremony: unlv.edu/commencement

RECAP: Celebrating our 2020 - 2021 Graduate Student Commencement

RECAP: Celebrating our 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Commencement

Congrats, Grads! 🎓 Welcome to the Rebel Alumni Family #UNLVGrad

The university community shares a special message to recognize the accomplishments of our graduating students. unlv.edu/commencement

RECAP: Celebrating our 2020 - 2021 Graduate Student Commencement

RECAP: Celebrating our 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Commencement

Celebrating the Charter Class #UNLVMedGrad

Recap of the first-ever Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV commencement ceremony. These pioneers were among the 909 applicants and 293 who received interviews, who were finally selected, and accepted admission to UNLV! We are proud to celebrate the achievements of the first physicians to graduate from UNLV. More: https://www.unlv.edu/medicine/charter-class

The Battle Born Charter Class

Meet the Charter Class! As our charter class prepares for graduation on May 7, 2021, we celebrate their many contributions to the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and the Las Vegas community. These pioneers were among the 909 applicants and 293 who received interviews, who were finally selected, and accepted admission to UNLV. As members of the charter class, these individuals have been instrumental in our journey to full accreditation which was announced on February 19, 2021.

Commencement Recap: Winter 2019

Celebrating the UNLV class of 2019! More than 2,200 students from 33 states and 45 countries crossed the stage at commencement. UNLV.edu/commencement

Winter Commencement Preview (2019)

Join us December 17 to celebrate the class of 2019! #UNLVGrad More info: https://www.unlv.edu/commencement

UNLV Spring Commencement 2019 AM

UNLV Spring Commencement 2019 AM ceremony.Celebrate a monumental milestone with graduates of 2019

Get Excited for Spring Commencement!

Join us May 18 to celebrate the class of 2019! #UNLVGrad More info: https://www.unlv.edu/commencement

UNLV Commencement Spring 2018 PM Ceremony

UNLV Commencement PM Ceremony from The Thomas And Mack Center

UNLV Commencement Spring 2018 AM Ceremony

UNLV Commencement AM Ceremony from The Thomas And Mack Center

UNLV Winter Commencement 2018 Winter

Congratulate the Graduates of UNLV's Winter Commencement 2018

Commencement Recap: Winter 2018

Congratulations to the class of 2018! 2,146 students graduated in our winter ceremony, hailing from 33 states and 49 countries. 63% of graduates came from underrepresented groups. Our youngest graduate is 20 years old, and our oldest is 72. UNLV has granted 136,000+ degrees since our first graduating class in 1964. More info: https://www.unlv.edu/news/release/unlv-celebrate-winter-2018-commencement-dec-18 Outstanding grads: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/simply-outstanding-1

Commencement Recap: Spring 2018

Congratulations to the Class of 2018! More: unlv.edu/commencement

#UNLVGrad Class of 2018: What makes you a Rebel?

The Class of 2018 talks about what makes them a Rebel. More: http://www.unlv.edu/commencement

#UNLVGrad Class of 2018: Memorable Moments

The Class of 2018 talks about the most memorable moments from their journeys at UNLV. More: http://www.unlv.edu/commencement

#UNLVGrad Class of 2018: What are you doing after graduation?

The Class of 2018 talks about what they will be up to after commencement. More: http://www.unlv.edu/commencement

#UNLVGrad Class of 2018: What does it mean to be a first-generation student?

First generation students talk about their journeys to graduation. http://www.unlv.edu/commencement

Commencement Preview: Spring 2018

Spring Commencement is May 12, 2018. Congrats, grads! https://www.unlv.edu/commencement/

Commencement Recap: Winter 2017

Congratulations to the class of 2017!

Interview: English major Myles Lum

Hear why English major Myles Lum is proud to be a part of UNLV.

UNLV Winter Commencement 2017

UNLV Winter Commencement 2017 Live form the Campus of UNLV at the Thomas & Mack Center

Commencement Preview: Winter 2017

Winter Commencement is December 19, 2017. Congrats, grads!

A Cover that Sparkles

Making the sparkly cover for the UNLV Magazine's fall issue featured the work of alumna Tara Eck (@hipstergypsydesigns) Read more about Tara https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/making-our-cover Read the story on the emerging tradition of decorated graduation caps https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/signs-times

Spring 2017 #UNLVGrad Speaker Vlad Zhitny

Graduating senior Vlad Zhitney is part of the inaugural class of the UNLV School of Medicine and is giving a commencement speech at the 2017 spring ceremony.

Commencement Recap: Winter 2016

Congratulations to the #UNLVGrad Class of 2016. Thank you to graduate speaker Jennifer Fielding and undergraduate speaker Michelle Troup.

Commencement Recap: Spring 2015

UNLV High-Flying Graduate 2012

UNLV graduate Emily Black flies across the stage to get her degree during UNLV's 2012 commencement. Black was a member of the first class to earn a bachelor's degree in entertainment engineering and design, a multidisciplinary program that combines technical theater and engineering.

The Sights and Sounds of Graduation Day

Hear the sounds and see the images of our eager graduates as they take the big walk on graduation day.

Graduation Day Timelapse

Check out a 40-second recap of our 2013 spring commencement.