Office of Community Engagement
Articles by Office of Community Engagement

People | January 26, 2021
The Community Engagement Interview: Devan Harris
UNLV’s early outreach coordinator promotes higher education to expand the college-going pipeline and build bridges between UNLV and the community.

People | December 2, 2020
Hitting a Homer for Student Athletes
Through community outreach, UNLV's Becky Pugh helps high school students better understand their path to college.

Business and Community | November 3, 2020
Discovering Purpose in the 'Third Age'
UNLV's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute helps older adults identify new interests while fostering a sense of belonging in the community.

Business and Community | October 5, 2020
UNLV, Las Vegas Team Up to Address Student Needs
New program, part of the National League of Cities, will help students with food, shelter, transportation, and other issues.

Business and Community | September 18, 2020
Putting Smiles on the Faces of All
For nearly 20 years, UNLV Dental Medicine professor Christina Demopoulos has helped Southern Nevada children improve their dental health.

Business and Community | July 28, 2020
UNLV and Get Outdoors Nevada Partner to Teach Science Through Nature
Grant trains UNLV students to teach science concepts to more than 4,000 local elementary students.

Business and Community | July 10, 2020
Social Work Practicum Injects Thousands of Hours of Service Into Community
Placements provide students vital experience as they serve at more than 60 local agencies.

People | May 28, 2020
Answering a Call for Help from a Pediatric Clinic
Professor Elena Gandía García created a service-learning class to address the need for medical interpretation services for the Lied Pediatric Clinic and served as a mentor to colleagues.

People | May 28, 2020
Passionate About Helping Patients Overcome Language Barriers
UNLV Spanish professor Deborah Arteaga volunteers to provide valuable medical interpretation services to under-served patients.