News: Office of the President

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 51ԹϺ'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.

University education now virtually free for service men and women living in Nevada.

Gov. Brian Sandoval held a signing ceremony for the state's appropriations bill on campus today to highlight the investment that Nevada has made in 51ԹϺ's medical, hospitality, and law programs.

More than 2,700 new 51ԹϺ graduates participated in Spring Commencement May 16 at Thomas & Mack Center.

Once the Nevada System of Higher Education set its sights on expanding medical education in the state, things have moved fast. Here’s how far the 51ԹϺ School of Medicine has come and what’s next.

Among the 2,700 students expected to graduate this week, five will receive special recognition at commencement. Here's why they were selected.

Students from 38 states and 54 countries to take part in 9 a.m., 2 p.m. ceremonies at Thomas & Mack Center; expected grads up 15 percent from 2014.

Len Jessup's first visit to campus was few years before he became our 10th president.