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Office of Community Engagement News

The Office of Community Engagement advances the university’s Top Tier vision and mission by stimulating economic development and diversification, enriching the intellectual and cultural vitality of our community, deepening and expanding our connections, and leveraging our unique strengths to collaborate locally, nationally, and internationally.

Current Community Engagement News

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Campus News |

UNLV community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.

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Campus News |

2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification renewal lauds UNLV’s continuing work to strengthen partnerships and critical needs outreach.

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Campus News |

Annual event leverages the university's community partnerships to keep spirits merry and bright for thousands.

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Campus News |

The initiative serves as the university’s central hub for international programs and initiatives.

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Business and Community |

From hosting science field trips to delivering therapy services to rural areas, UNLV enriches the lives of Nevadans. 

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Campus News |

Scholars bring their expertise in energy policy, educational access, national security, and the workforce.

Community Engagement In The News

KNPR News

Meanwhile, UNLV has earned its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, the highest national recognition for collaboration between universities and their surrounding communities.

Las Vegas Sun

Through numerous outreach initiatives across Southern Nevada, UNLV’s deep commitment to the community, the university has demonstrated dedication to meaningful civic engagement. That commitment has earned recognition at the highest level: UNLV today received its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, maintaining its place among the nation’s most community-focused higher education institutions.

Las Vegas Sun

Through numerous outreach initiatives across Southern Nevada, UNLV’s deep commitment to the community, the university has demonstrated dedication to meaningful civic engagement. That commitment has earned recognition at the highest level: UNLV today received its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, maintaining its place among the nation’s most community-focused higher education institutions.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

]The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has earned its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, retaining its status as one of the nation’s top community-serving higher education institutions. The distinction was awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education. Only 5% of U.S. postsecondary institutions receive a Carnegie classification for community engagement. One example of UNLV’s community engagement is the state’s first cleft palate and craniofacial clinic.

Las Vegas Sun

Gardening in Southern Nevada is both a blessing and a curse for those possessing a green thumb. While enjoying a long growing season, desert gardeners must also nurture their plants through the searing summer heat however they can.

Las Vegas Sun

From angel wings protruding into the sky from a concrete floor to giant horses scattered about the grounds, the 1 October Memorial could take shape in many different forms.

Recent Community Engagement Accomplishments

Rian Satterwhite (Service Learning and Leadership) and Tamara Marino (Community Engagement) presented at the recent Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference in Philadelphia. Their presentation was titled "Grounding Service-Learning Theory and Practice in Las Vegas." Additionally, Satterwhite presented three…
Kyle Kaalberg (Office of the President) and Sue DiBella (Community Engagement) are the recipients of this year's Graduate College Distinguished Service Medallion. The medallion is awarded to those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to the Graduate College and its students.
Jennifer Keene and Takashi Yamashita (Sociology) recently completed the Nevada Volunteerism Research Initiative 2015 Survey Report. Nevada’s volunteer participation rate (20.7%) is one of the lowest and currently ranked 49th in the nation. The initiated team was — led by professor Jennifer Keene and assisted by professor Takashi…