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

Graduate student groups take first and third prizes in Nevada Governor's Cup contest; awarded total of $35,000 to help advance business plans.

Six UNLV student groups among the competition's 12 finalists; businesses range from a diagnostic shoe insole system to an audio book streaming service.

Waqar, a junior in UNLV’s Honors College, one of just 58 college students nationwide selected for $30,000 award based on academics, public service leadership potential.

UNLV Lee Business School and Las Vegas Business Press partner in annual Dominic Anthony Marrocco contest to find and fund the region’s best new business idea.

2015 class includes philanthropist Christina M. Hixson, paving innovator Robert (Bob) L. Mendenhall and land development executive Kevin T. Orrock.

Students rack up $15,000 with their management accounting skills and analysis of fictional pie company.

View the video that got the Lee Business School accounting team into the AICPA competition.

Southern Nevada industries are growing, more people are working, and visitor volume could reach a new record, according to UNLV report.

This career services coordinator advises that everyone develop a personal definition of success.

The featured speaker at this month’s Rebel Business Network luncheon on the silver bullet for community prosperity.

While the transition from the military to the classroom is easy for some veterans, others experience a culture shock. A few Rebel veterans share their stories.