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International Student and Scholar Services News

International Student and Scholar Services assists incoming and current international students and scholars, and their families, to make smooth transitions at UNLV.

Current International Student and Scholar Services News

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People |

Borna Nemet juggles not one, but two Ph.D. programs, all thanks to the support of his professors and UNLV resources.

 

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Campus News |

Hieu Nguyen, featured in The College Tour, is using UNLV's many student resources to forge his own path to success.

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People |

German exchange student makes a once-in-a-lifetime journey to immerse herself in the business of hospitality and the customs of a new country.

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Business and Community |

Students pair with local business Clique Hospitality to learn best methods for creating a recruitment plan that can then be used by the company.

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Campus News |

With two dozen patents under their belts, Gaming Innovation students are grabbing the attention of casino game developers and showing the world what Vegas does best.

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Campus News |

International student and biological sciences Ph.D. candidate Santiago Bataller places first in Rebel Grad Slam Competition.

International Student and Scholar Services In The News

Las Vegas Sun

UNLV was one of nearly 600 colleges and universities represented in a letter sent Friday to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing concern over President Donald Trump's immigration executive order signed a week ago, according to the American Council on Education.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

There are a lot of people with questions about the president's travel restrictions, including students at UNLV.

KSNV-TV: News 3

UNLV President Len Jessup wrote to students and faculty over the weekend that rapid changes to immigration policy have created uncertainty but assured the campus they're following all developments very closely.

Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas has become a desirable place for foreign students to study and work.

Recent International Student and Scholar Services Accomplishments

Susan Thompson (International Programs) was given the Ron Moffatt Award for Peace and Social Justice for her dedication to international education and the academic and cultural exchange of students and research by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Region XII, at its annual conference in November.
Ryan Larsen (International Programs) was given the Outstanding Service in International Education Award for his dedication to study abroad by NAFSA: Association of International Educators at the Region XII annual conference in November.