News: Military and Veterans Services

UNLV ranked top 10 school for veterans.
Campus News |

Annual ‘Military Friendly Schools’ ranking evaluates more than 1,800 schools nationwide for commitment to student veteran success.

UNLV Engineering team's robot shaking hands with student
Campus News |

A roundup of students and faculty whose innovation and expertise made news headlines.

Ceremony held by UNLV student veterans.
Business and Community |

The center, ranked among the nation’s best, has served more than 8,000 military-affiliated students.

man standing in front of "rebels make it happen" banner
People |

Marine Corps veteran Victor Ingram pays it forward after turning his childhood circumstances around through a UNLV-sponsored high school outreach program.

photo of Marine Corporal Justin Atkins
People |

After serving in Iraq, Marine Cpl. Justin Atkins was inspired to become a doctor by the physicians who treated his injuries after an IED explosion.

Bronze sculpture Of military helmet, rifle, and boots
Business and Community |

Student veterans and volunteers will carry military-style backpacks loaded with 7,000 dog tags 60 miles from Amargosa Valley to Las Vegas on May 28 and 29.

man on bench
Campus News |

New partnership with the VA gets student veterans on-campus access to their military benefits and services.

man talking to woman
Campus News |

Social work student mentors help veterans transition to campus life and conquer new challenges in the classroom.

A student poses in a boxing ring with "UNLV" letters drawn on the wall behind him.
Campus News |

Enrique Nieto and a team of students are setting out to improve the health of the Las Vegas community.

A student wearing glasses works on a computer with a notebook open
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Portrait of Andrew Ho wearing a suit and tie and a UNLV pin
Campus News |

Andrew Ho named 2020 Student Veteran of the Year, becomes second UNLV student to receive national recognition from Student Veterans of America.

Navy Commander Stephen Col, facing camera in uniform and saluting
People |

Naval commander Stephen Col leaves a legacy of transformation and growth following his time at UNLV’s Army ROTC.