2015 Winter Commencement Nearly 2,000 students officially became graduates at the 2015 Winter Commencement. View the slideshow of the ceremony. From the Archives Please note that this article is more than three years old and details may have changed since the publish date. Campus News December 16, 2015 By R. Marsh Starks Campus News December 16, 2015 By R. Marsh Starks New graduates range in age from 16 to 72 and hail from 38 states and 54 countries. Approximately 85 percent of graduates are Nevada residents. The National Athem is sung by William McCullough, tenor with the UNLV brass ensemble. Zane Douglass is the conductor. The National Anthem is sung by William McCullough, tenor with the UNLV brass ensemble. Zane Douglass is the conductor. After a hooding ceremony, you can officially call her Rob Ulmer, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs dean, congratulates a new graduate. Honors College Dean Marta Meana congratulates one of the new graduates. Time to turn the tassel. As the ceremonial grand marshal, mathematics professor Sadanand Verma carries the UNLV mace. Now that's a happy graduate! Doing double duty as a performer at the ceremony and a graduate. UNLV administrators send the new graduates out into the world with high fives. UNLV students celebrating during graduation ceremony. December 16 2015 Author: R. Marsh Starks Section: Campus News Topics: campus life Campus Units: Student Life, Office of Executive Vice President and Provost, Office of the President You Might Also Like Planning Ahead to Address Nevada’s Challenges Campus News | December 11, 2025 Planning Ahead to Address Nevada’s Challenges The Doctor of Public Policy prepares students to develop policy decisions for a growing state Newest Members of Class of 2025 To Cross UNLV Commencement Stage Dec. 16 and 17 Campus News | December 10, 2025 Newest Members of Class of 2025 To Cross UNLV Commencement Stage Dec. 16 and 17 Over 2,300 degree earners from 29 states and 37 countries eligible to participate in three ceremonies over course of two days. Hats Off to Outstanding Fall 2025 Graduates Campus News | December 9, 2025 Hats Off to Outstanding Fall 2025 Graduates In longstanding tradition, UNLV president will recognize seven students whose academic and community achievements embody the Rebel spirit of the graduating class. More about Campus News
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