News: Military and Veterans Services

Bryan Hilbert works with a student at Disability Resource Center
Campus News |

Center has grown to provide thousands of students annually with everything from extra testing time to assistive technology.

an oil painting of a soldier in a gold frame hanging in an office. Two people are meeting and military plaque are visible in the background.
UNLV History |

Karen J. Wagner grew up listening to her dad talk about his days in the Army. She knew she wanted to be a soldier too. At UNLV, she was in ROTC and then spent nearly two decades working her way up the ranks. On September 11, 2001, she went to her office at the Pentagon.

Some early studying during the opening week of the Spring 2026 semester (Josh Hawkins/UNLV).
Campus News |

A look at some of the most eye-grabbing headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

close up of a U.S. Air Force medal
People |

Student-veterans in Lee Business School's MBA program share their determination to succeed as they transition back to civilian life.

profile photo of Noah Claypool
People |

Military veteran Noah Claypool uses empathy and understanding to address America’s incarceration problem.

Kinesiology student Zachary Coleman studies outside.
Campus News |

At UNLV, nontraditional students can find support designed to meet them where they are — and help them go further.

Student looking down at laptop with LV Strip in background
Campus News |

University’s online nursing master’s programs, bachelor’s degree in psychology earn top 25 rankings in publication’s annual list of nation’s best online degree programs. 

MVSC
Campus News |

Yearly ‘Military Friendly Schools’ ranking evaluates over 1,800 schools nationally on efforts to create sustainable paths for student veteran success.

(Connie Palen)
Campus News |

Rebel Vets discussed benefits, health care, and education in this one-of-a-kind visit.

UNLV students studying outdoors on campus
Campus News |

UNLV’s online bachelor’s in psychology, master’s programs in nursing rank among the nation's top 20; university nets four top 100 rankings. 

man poses near memorial structure dedicated to veterans
People |

Veteran taps into UNLV resources and finds a supportive community as he returns for his degree.

smiling and waving female in red graduation gown walks across stage
Campus News |

The new initiative raised $7,742 within the first seven months.