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Division of Student Affairs News

Student Affairs' programs and services create and foster a campus experience that empowers students to improve themselves, their community, and the world.

Current Student Affairs News

volunteer packing a box with canned tuna
Campus News |

UNLV and Three Square Food Bank are partnering to distribute donated food to local families and individuals in need.

UNLV alumna and returning student Faria Tavacoli
People |

Faria Tavacoli is the first Nevada student to be selected for the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.

A portrait of Kelly Webber. Behind her, a quote on the wall reads, "There is no human endeavor that is outside the realm of public health."
People |

The public health professor brings her passion for nutrition and food security to the UNLV Food Pantry.

birding club members use binoculars to observe birds at UNLV
Campus News |

Chill vibes and a focus on observing and preserving nature have students flocking to UNLV's Birding and Conservation Club.

officer in blue uniform talking with two women in red shirts
Campus News |

Look for officers in sky-blue shirts when you have a question about campus safety and security.

group of students walk past Rebels Make It Happen mural on campus
Campus News |

Group service projects during the weeklong orientation highlight the university's commitment to community.

Student Affairs In The News

KSNV-TV: News 3

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has been awarded a federal grant exceeding one million dollars to support under-resourced students pursuing education degrees. The TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Support Services (T-SSS) project, funded entirely by a $1,361,820 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, will be housed within UNLV's Dr. William W. Sullivan Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was awarded more than $1 million to launch an initiative aimed at supporting under-resourced students who are pursuing careers in education.

Las Vegas Sun

UNLV has secured a federal grant of $1.3 million to support under-resourced students pursuing teaching careers, university officials said this morning in a news release.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’s annual Sunrise Ceremony, held by the school’s American Indian Community, provided a moment for the community to reflect on what they say are strides and challenges faced in education.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Food delivery robots at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas could start traveling off-campus. On Tuesday, Clark County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance that would allow the robots to make deliveries to students who live in off-campus housing. For example, apartment complexes near the school.

Yahoo!

Certain UNLV students who live off-campus will soon be able to order food from delivery robots. The Clark County Commission voted to approve expanding the number of robots on campus to 50. The robots can also now go across the street to nearby student apartments. UNLV’s vice president of student affairs, Dr. Keith Rogers is thrilled to bring more robots to more students.

Student Affairs Experts

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Recent Student Affairs Accomplishments

Peter Gatto (Housing & Residential Life), Abigail Wood, and Deanna Merino Contino (both Student Life) presented "From the Boiler Room to the Board Room: Housing Planning That Matters." at the October conference of the National Association of Colleges and Universities Housing Officers and Applied Physical Plant Association Housing…
Hosted by Sammie L. Scales (Student Diversity Programs), the Let's Talk UNLV Podcast has returned this semester with a continued commitment to amplifying the voices of UNLV students and celebrating the diverse Rebel experience. Scales launched the podcast with the mission of fostering community, engagement, and belonging among students by…
Qingmin Shi (Decision Support) and Keith Rogers (Student Affairs) co-presented From Silos to Solutions: Unifying Data Systems to Promote Student Success at the annual conference of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR).
Jordan Fischette (Student Life) has earned a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation from Purdue University Global. His doctoral research explored the role student involvement plays in college student retention and persistence, an area that aligns closely with his commitment to student success and engagement in higher education.
  On May 10, UNLV PRACTICE Institute of Mental & Behavioral Health launched its Institute’s Continuing Education (CE) program with the inaugural session of Science in Practice: A Treatment Skills Series, underscoring our commitment to being a leading mental health resource and disseminator of best practices. The institute welcomed…
Elisha Longoria (Graduate and Professional Student Association; Student Affairs) was selected as the national recipient of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge 2025 Student Voting Honor Roll. This year’s Student Voting Honor roll recognizes 232 students compared to 137 students in 2024. These students were at the forefront of supporting their…