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Juan Gutierrez Jr., the UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year, proves that it’s never too late to pursue a new passion. Gutierrez integrates his long standing love of languages into his practice as a physical therapist, allowing him to hone in on the vital role communication plays in patient care.

A First-Gen Success Story Leads to Another Inspired by another UNLV grad, Juan Gutierrez Jr. focuses his career on helping others through physical therapy. He's now the School of Integrated Health Sciences' Alumnus of the Year.

“We have the unique and wonderful privilege of being invited into the most vulnerable areas of our clients’ lives.”

Gretchen Grierson’s diverse career has been dedicated to supporting and uplifting others. Whether through her practice as a therapist or her community involvement, Grierson's remarkable compassion makes her the 2024 UNLV Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year.

Live to Give: Gretchen Grierson Finds Her Passion in Compassion From her career to her philanthropy, the Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year is always quick to lend a helping hand (and ear).

MSI Week is next week and we’re excited to celebrate and support our UNLV community! We hope you’ll join us in honoring our students, faculty, and staff through a lineup of different events and activities.

MSI Week MSI Week The annual Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Week was established in 2021 as an initiative of the Minority-Serving Institution Student Council (MSISC). MSI Week serves as an opportunity to host a week-long series of campuswide activities and events focused on elevating the voices of histor...

“And the light bulb went on: We need to create something like that for UNLV!”

As co-recipients of the 2024 UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality Alumni of the Year award, Dave and Wyndee Forrest channeled their passion into the perfect brew of community and entrepreneurship, creating an exclusive craft beer for UNLV, aptly named the Rebel Spirit.

Cheers to Beers: Dave and Wyndee Forrest Display Their Rebel Spirit Raise a toast to the Hospitality College Alumni of Year and CraftHaus Brewery owners for serving their community and alma mater.

“As I began to immerse myself in the college experience, through involvement in student organizations and living on campus, I completely fell in love with it. I also felt like I was making a difference in the lives of my fellow students and helping make the UNLV experience more enjoyable and fulfilling.” Honors College Alumnus of the Year Scott Hoffman shares about the opportunities that led him to a career helping Rebels.

It's an Honor: Scott Hoffman Relishes Being a Rebel Helping Rebels For nearly two decades, the Honors College Alumnus of the Year has been on the same mission: Make sure every UNLV student has a fulfilling college experience.

As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and member of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities, UNLV is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! UNLV's Student Diversity Programs is hosting events all month long to recognize the contributions of the Latinx and Hispanic community:

Student Diversity Programs Events Sep 16: Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff

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Lynn Manning John, recently recognized as the 2024 Alumna of the Year by UNLV College of Education has tirelessly worked to improve educational opportunities for students in her community. Her countless initiatives include securing $65 million in funding for her school district, paving the way for current and future generations of students.
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Back to School: Lynn Manning John's Life Comes Full Circle The College of Education Alumna of the Year works to land much-needed funding for the school where her educational journey began — and where she returned as principal.

UPDATE: There is NO longer an active threat on the UNLV campus. Based upon the investigation the suspect no longer appears to be in the area. LVMPD continues to investigate the case. Please resume normal activities.

Original message: UPD Alert - UNLV
Domestic violence suspect armed with a knife near the north side of UNLV main campus. Hispanic male adult 5'5" skinny build 20-25 years old with no shirt last seen near Flamingo Rd / Claymont St. Avoid the area. If seen, do not approach, call 9-1-1 to report.

"Your kindness and compassion have illuminated my darkest moments. This experience has taught me so much about the power of community, the importance of compassion, and the incredible things that emerge in times of adversity. And it has shown me that even in the most challenging times, there is hope, there's always a path forward." After months of recovery, economics professor Bot Rith returns to his UNLV family.

After Months of Recovery, Bot Rith Returns to His UNLV Family Before sharing his full story, the economics professor focuses first on his gratitude to the officers who saved him and the UNLV family that supported his recovery.

Today is the anniversary of the first classes held at in 1957 🎞️ We're taking a look through the archives to celebrate:

Photo 1: An aerial view of UNLV's early campus, 1959.
Photo 2: Frazier Hall, 1961-62.
Photo 3: Students exiting Frazier Hall, mid 1960s.
Photo 4: James Dickinson Library at UNLV, 1972.
Photo 5: Northwest facing aerial view of the UNLV campus, 1976.
Photo 6: Campus flower bed, 1985.
Photo 9: South/Southwest aerial view the UNLV campus, 1997.
Photo 8: UNLV Premier fireworks, 2001.

Photos via UNLV Special Collections.

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Our cheer squads always bring the energy 👏 Get to know UNLV’s four cheer teams and see how their dedication to fueling that Rebel spirit makes every game unforgettable.

Know Your Cheer Teams UNLV once again boasts national champs in cheer and dance. Here's your guide to the teams bringing the spirit to athletic events.

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Fireworks will be part of our annual Premier UNLV welcome back to campus celebration on Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Intramural Field. The fireworks are expected to occur sometime between 7:45 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. If you are unaware of the source, the noise accompanying fireworks could be alarming. As always, please remain vigilant about your surroundings and enjoy the celebration.

Trauma Cue Alert: Fireworks at Premier UNLV on Aug. 29  UNLV Today Home Trauma Cue Alert: Fireworks at Premier UNLV on Aug. 29 As part of our welcome back to campus celebrations, the Premier UNLV event on Thursday, Aug. 29, on the Intramural Field will have a fireworks display. The fireworks are expected to occur sometime between 7:45 p.m. to 8:10 p.m....

The Involvement Fair is almost here! Don’t miss it if you're looking to make new friends, dive into your interests and connect with community partners!
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Fall 2024 Involvement Fair The Involvement Fair is an opportunity for UNLV students to learn about UNLV Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), departments/offices, and non-profit community organizations in the Las Vegas area. The Involvement Fair is also an opportunity for RSOs to meet new students, collaborate with other o...

With UNLV’s most iconic event approaching, volunteers share their favorite Premier shirt designs that have long commemorated the iconic occasion.

Premier UNLV: Pride, Nostalgia, and a Great T-Shirt UNLV grads and longtime event volunteers Kevin McVay and Robin Grove drop their Top 5 list of commemorative T-shirts from the annual event.

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“UNLV will be a really good fit for him, and we cannot wait to see what the future has in store. As our friend said, ‘Be his roots and let him grow.’ We’ll definitely do just that.” Rebel families share their thoughts on sending a child off to college.

Letting Them Find a Second Home in UNLV Through the smiles and tears, parents at Rebel Ready Week share their thoughts on sending a child off to college.

The first day of classes is almost here! Get up to speed with these eight parking tips:

Know Before You Go: 8 Parking Tips for Fall 2024 Each semester brings new changes when it comes to campus parking. Follow these tips to prepare for your arrival this fall.

Making memories during Week! Incoming first-year, transfer, and graduate students spent the past few days getting to know UNLV and preparing for a semester of success 🎒 📚 🎉

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada has started on the Maryland Parkway Project to bring much-awaited safety improvements to the community! Be aware of current construction on Maryland Parkway as you plan your commute to campus and sign up for texts to stay ahead of disruptions:

Regional Transportation Commission Kicks Off the Maryland Parkway Project Phase 1 impacts traffic around main and Shadow Lane campuses but will result in much-awaited safety improvements.

UNLV is breaking records across the board 👏 with our largest-ever expected fall enrollment, UNLV welcomes an increase of incoming graduate and doctoral students as well as 6,500+ first-year and transfer students embarking on the fall semester.
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UNLV Welcomes Record Rebel Class for Fall 2024 Upgraded security enhancements, program offerings, and more await 32K new and returning students.

How do internships stack up against their TV portrayals? Unlike the coffee runs seen on television, UNLV students share their intern experiences that highlight the skills they’ve earned and contributions made.

As Seen on TV (Sort Of): UNLV Interns Make an Impression Students share the moments that mirror — and defy — internship stereotypes in popular media.