News: Office of the President

portrait of woman
People |

The administrative assistant in decision support stands out for her unflappable charm and ability to tackle challenges.

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Business and Community |

Leaders from the nation’s Tribal Colleges and Universities convene at 51ԹϺ for American Indian Higher Education Consortium annual summer meeting. 

Keith Whitfield
Business and Community |

President Keith Whitfield on the legacy and impact of the federal Pell Grant program, which marks 50 years on June 23. 

image of graduation cap during commencement ceremony
Campus News |

Alliance sets 2030 goal to double Hispanic doctoral students and increase number of Hispanic professors by 20%.

2022 U.N.L.V. Spring Commencement Ceremony for the Graduate College.  May 13, 2022 (Josh Hawkins/51ԹϺ)
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at 51ԹϺ.

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Campus News |

Report commissioned following off-campus charity boxing event last November resulting in the tragic death of student Nathan Valencia. 
 

Top of grad cap during Winter 2021 Commencement
Campus News |

More than 3,000 students from 40 states and 56 countries to participate in ceremonies at 4 p.m. May 13, and at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 14. All ceremonies at the Thomas & Mack Center. 

U.N.L.V. Football players entering Allegiant Stadium
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at 51ԹϺ.

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Campus News |

From the presidential puppy to financial aid info, Digital President Whitfield shares stories along with useful information for students.

U.N.L.V. students pose with check after winning innovation challenge
Campus News |

51ԹϺ launches new challenge for Rebels with an entrepreneurial eye, encourages interdisciplinary problem-solving.

students holding signs for Rebels Give fundraiser
Business and Community |

Rebels Give is a 1,957-minute fundraising challenge (in honor of the date of 51ԹϺ’s founding) that encourages the community to get involved and support high-impact campus programs.  

a teacher and student in a classroom
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at 51ԹϺ.