Top Tier 2.0

As a minority-serving institution rich with diversity and committed to equity, we strive to improve the lives of our students and transform our communities. This is our focus with our strategic plan, Top Tier 2.0.

Vision, Mission, and Values

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Recognized Among Nation’s Top Research Universities

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ among just 146 nationwide classified by Carnegie as R1, or "Very High Research," the highest status for research institutions; 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ first reached R1 in 2018.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is Proud to Have Earned the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement

This classification affirms what we do here on campus and throughout Southern Nevada as we make our community stronger, smarter, healthier, and more connected.

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Highlights

A group of students in a mariachi band play music in front of large red 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ letters.
A woman going over a FAFSA form with a student.
A hockey player wearing a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ jersey.
Members of the BeHERE NV team from left to right – Jill Manit, PhD, MSW; Sara Hunt, PhD; Eterniti Claggett, BS; and Adriana Monroy, BS – at the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Mental Health Initiatives Forum in April 2024.
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The Lady Rebels team holding up the Mountain West Conference trophy.