News: Office of the President

Student in cap and gown waving to friends during commencement
Campus News |

More than 3,000 students from 37 states and 50 countries eligible to participate in 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies at UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center.

Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore gives a speech.
Campus News |

Nobel Laureate, former U.S. vice president, and author of ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ visits UNLV at 3 p.m. April 30; tickets are free.

woman in red suit
Campus News |

Marta Meana on UNLV's landmark Carnegie R1 designation.

Annie Leibovitz seated on floor
Arts and Culture |

Renowned photographer's large and distinguished body of work encompasses some of the most well-known portraits of our time; tickets are free and are available to the public starting March 16.

Dr. Barbara Atkinson at podium
People |

Founding Dean Barbara Atkinson announces succession plan, will continue to lead during search for school’s next dean.

W. Kamau Bell Curve headshot
Arts and Culture |

Comedian, political satirist, and host of CNN's “United Shades of America” visits UNLV Feb. 5; tickets are free.

U.N.L.V. graduate in cap and gown in crowd
Campus News |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV students and faculty who made the news in 2018.

UNLV dental professor reviewing data with student
Campus News |

University joins the ranks of just 130 institutions nationwide classified by Carnegie as “very high research activity” – or R1 – the gold standard for university research metrics.

headshot of fillmmaker Guillermo del Toro
Arts and Culture |

An acclaimed filmmaker, del Toro won a best director Oscar in 2018 for The Shape of Water. Tickets are free and available starting at 10 a.m. Sept. 29.

Six UNLV women researchers sitting down in a lounge area
Research |

The history of health research is one of men studying men. Several UNLV researchers are flipping the script, creating new possibilities for women’s health and well-being in the process.

woman at podium speaking
Campus News |

In her first address to the UNLV campus, Meana stressed the importance of connectivity between research, community, and student success, and the critical role everyone on campus plays in helping the university reach its potential.

woman in red suit
Campus News |

Meana reflects on what will make student achievement, creative activities, research growth, and community partnerships happen this year.