Nearly 2,000 students officially became graduates at the 2015 Winter Commencement. View the slideshow of the ceremony.

Nearly 2,000 students from 38 states and 54 countries can participate in 4 p.m. ceremony; grads up five percent from 2014.

UNLV President Len Jessup on the successes we're already developing under our Top Tier initiative.

Candidates to meet in Las Vegas at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center for Final Debate in Fall 2016.

President Len Jessup focused on UNLV’s path toward national prominence and how “this university, in this place, at this time” is poised for greatness.

The campus was full of activity even before classes started today. Check out the slideshow of res hall move-in, UNLV Creates, and other activities this week.

One of the Classified Employees of the Year, Andy DeLeon is described as an “invaluable source of expertise, motivation, and professionalism.”

The second-place recipient of the Classified Employee of the Year Award, Sonja Longoria was praised for finding a way to assist her coworkers.

The South Dakota native served as UNLV's top administrator between the presidencies of Donald Baepler and Leonard "Pat" Goodall.

Sharon Altman might not break a nail for you, but she’ll take on more responsibility without batting an eye. She’s the 2015 first-place Classified Employee of the Year.

The third-place recipient of the Classified Employee of the Year Award, Erin Azua was lauded for the gentle and caring disposition she displays when interacting with students.

In less than 60 days, “60 by 16” scholarship drive raises $13.5 million to fund 135 four-year School of Medicine scholarships.