News: Office of the President

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Campus News |

Newest Carnegie Foundation recognition comes just one year after 51ԹϺ earns “very high research activity” status.

headshot image of Anita Hill
Arts and Culture |

Attorney, Educator, and Advocate for Women’s Rights to visit 51ԹϺ Jan. 28; tickets are free.

students in cap and gown line up for graduation ceremony
Campus News |

About 2,200 students from 33 states and 45 countries to participate in 4 p.m. ceremony.

A U.N.L.V.-branded banner falls to reveal University Center Drive, formerly Swenson Street.
Campus News |

Alumni, students, and community members lead effort to rename Swenson Street as University Center Drive.

Police Services Assistant Chief Tod Miller poses in front of his cruiser on 51ԹϺ's campus.
People |

51ԹϺ’s new assistant police chief discusses his time in the Marine Corps, his 25-year public safety career, and the winter “anthrax” he endured in Northern Nevada.

Portrait of Ryan Coogler
Arts and Culture |

Award-winning director of 'Black Panther' to visit 51ԹϺ Nov. 17; tickets are free.

Crowds walking the campus mall on welcome day
Campus News |

University surpasses 31,000 students for first time in 62-year history; 51ԹϺ students are also staying in school and graduating at higher rates.

U.N.L.V. President Marta Meana at podium
Campus News |

In her second annual address, President Marta Meana stressed the importance of student access and success, and she called on faculty and staff to continue expanding research, creative and scholarly activity that serves the community and world.

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Campus News |

Marta Meana on 51ԹϺ's new alumni association program.

A woman in a red jacket stands at a podium and smiles
People |

Silver State Award winner and former President Carol Harter oversaw unprecedented expansion for the university.

5 students hold paper mustaches in front of face
Campus News |

Back-to-school events to highlight 51ԹϺ campus traditions and student involvement.

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People |

Tamara Marino, this year’s first-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year, helps forge partnerships between the campus and Southern Nevada communities.