UNLV has launched a partnership with Fort Lewis College (FLC) to help Indigenous scholars transition into graduate programs in the sciences, engineering, technology, gaming, and hospitality. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to expanding educational opportunity, strengthening persistence, and investing in the next generation of scholars and leaders. FLC graduates will be guided toward structured pathways into graduate programs at UNLV, supported by dedicated advising, early research opportunities, and coordinated mentorship. Together, the institutions will bridge their top-tier academics for students from a broad range of backgrounds, including rural students, first-generation college students, and students from Tribal communities.