UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Five UNLV graduates will be recognized by President Len Jessup during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.

UNLV has a commencement tradition for the president to select and highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Four newly minted grads will be recognized by UNLV President Len Jessup during Saturday's commencement for their academic and research excellence.

UNLV has a commencement tradition for the president to honor a few exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Three UNLV graduates were recognized by President Len Jessup during Winter Commencement Dec. 15 for their academic and research excellence.

Among the 2,700 students expected to graduate this week, five will receive special recognition at commencement. Here's why they were selected.

Researchers Krystal Belmonte and Van Vo to be honored for academic excellence.

Five UNLV graduates will be recognized by President Donald Snyder during spring commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.

Nine outstanding graduates will be honored at Spring 2013 commencement ceremonies.