News: Graduate College

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UNLV History |

As a young adult, Dave Swallow had to make a difficult family decision, one that led the Engineering Alumnus of the Year to UNLV and positively shaped his personal and professional trajectories.

Zarinah Washington in the Student Supportive Services Courtyard
People |

Setting up students for success is the goal for this School of Social Work field liaison.

collage of images of BMI lecturers and guests over the years
Arts and Culture |

Images that represent BMI’s 20-year history are on display through May 2026.

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People |

The UNLV School of Nursing Alumnus of the Year overcame a rocky academic start to earn two degrees in a field that has long been his calling.

Hospitality students in Rebel shirts in front of Neon Museum sign
Campus News |

Hospitality management students are gathering lessons from the past and setting the stage for a bright future in entertainment, sports, hotels, dining, and gaming.

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People |

More than a quarter-century ago, Andrew Belanger landed an internship with the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s public services department — the same department the Honors College Alumnus of the Year now runs.

Sarah Bussman in beautiful yellow dress while in a desert landscape
People |

Whether in her role as a health management executive or working alongside her alma mater, Public Health Alumna of the Year Sarah Bussmann is deeply committed to improving a complex and often-flawed system.

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People |

Anne Weisman, the 2025 Graduate College Alumna of the Year, turned a near-fatal tragedy into a lifelong passion for learning, serving, and helping everyone in her orbit get the most out of life.

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People |

After two UNLV degrees paved the way to success for Kevin Pitt, the Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year is doing his part to help future Rebel graduates.

David Cardenas at top of staircase in hospitality college building
People |

From the soccer field to the field of hospitality, the dean of UNLV’s College of Hospitality shares the lessons learned throughout his career journey.

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Research |

The program helps undergrads explore a rapidly growing industry in need of skilled workers.

Raizel Yankaway looking into a microscope in lab
Research |

While studying hibernation physiology in ground squirrels, Raizel Yankaway discovered a community that welcomes and empowers.