News: Office of Government & Community Engagement

Mariella Bueno in black pants and jacket and red Rebels tshirt sits on a campus bench
People |

From City Hall to campus: UNLV's new director of advocacy champions policies to empower students and communities.

group of students in red shirts inside Nevada legislature
Campus News |

Students stepped out of the classroom and into the heart of lawmaking at Nevada’s 83rd Legislative Session.

student leaders in front of legislature building
Campus News |

The student-led delegation met with legislators, advocated for student issues, and learned more about the state's legislative process.

skyline at sunset
Business and Community |

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

Kenneth Varner in red shirt and arms crossed while standing outside
People |

Kenny Varner, the 2025 Faculty/Staff Community Outreach Award winner, tackles the state's critical teacher shortage through the Nevada Forward Initiative.

Maria Palapa Vargas on blue bench holding infant
People |

Maria Palapa Vargas named 2025 Student Service Award winner for her work to provide lactation and nutrition support to families.

girl holding firehat and balloon animal looking at a table of toys
Business and Community |

Thanks to community partners and dedicated volunteers, UNLV's annual event offered exciting activities for kids, toys, and a general day of merrymaking.

photo of woman in red cap and gown on city street. "Rebels Thrive: 2024 Annual Report" is printed on graphic
Campus News |

UNLV is inspiring our students, fostering innovation, and transforming communities. Here in Nevada and around the world, Rebels Thrive.

A student checks the eyes of a medical manikin.
Campus News |

A $400,000 federal appropriation provides UNLV's Clinical Simulation Center with state-of-the-art resources for nursing students to hone their skills.

children participating in the Jr. Rebels summer camp at UNLV
Business and Community |

Centralized registration streamlines process for parents seeking university summer camps and programming for K-12 students.

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People |

2024 Service-Learning Award recipient Rachel Anderson combines passions of community service and teaching for new legal clinic.

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People |

2024 UNLV Student Service Award winner Makayla Franklin inspires Black pride and representation on campus through Afrikan Black Coalition Conference.