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

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Asian students perform at the Festival of Community.
The newly installed dilution refrigerator in the physics and astronomy department being worked on by Joshua Island, Justin Alvarez, and Nicholas Pereira
Three clinicians observe diagnostic screens and students in a simulated hospital room from behind glass. On the other side of the observation glass, students tend to a manikin.
Godson Ebenezer Adjovu, a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumnus and founding member of AERO AI.
Carlos Mejia Castillo, Lead Business Development Advisor, with Haith Johnson owner of Le’Host Hair & Wigs.