**Families: Please encourage your students to check their Rebel Mail for this update. Note the the times & ticket information at the bottom. Dear UNLV Students and Recent Graduates, UNLV staff and faculty volunteers are continuing to plan our in-person commencement ceremonies in May at Sam Boyd Stadium for UNLV’s 2020 and Spring 2021 graduates. Our …
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UNLV planning in-person commencement
March 19, 2021Dear University Community, I know it’s spring break but I wanted to share some exciting news with you. We all know how hard this past year has been because of COVID-19. We’ve had to adapt, persevere, and evolve. It takes a toll, but your commitment is making a difference. Slowly, over the next several …
HEERF Funding – March 2021
Students received this email update! Dear Students: I am pleased to inform you that UNLV will receive additional federal funding to help students who are negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These latest awards are a part of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) and are in addition to funding previously awarded. The funds …
Update on Spring Commencement 2021
February 23, 2021 Dear Students, As we near the one-year mark since the COVID-19 pandemic forced UNLV to shift many of its operations to remote delivery – including most courses and student services – we wanted to recognize you for the grit, determination and commitment you’ve shown and that you continue to demonstrate. We hope …
State of the University
You are invited to watch President Whitfield’s 2021 State of the University Address here: https://www.unlv.edu/president/sotu
Spring 2021 Welcome Message
A message from President Whitfield: Welcome back to a new semester and a new year. Like you, I am hopeful for a brighter 2021. Although we’re still battling the pandemic, I believe we’re closer to the end than the beginning. Still, it’s hard to believe we’re approaching one year since COVID-19 changed all our lives. I …
Commencement 2020
Congratulations 2020 graduates and families!
Tips to Encourage your Student in the Last Month of the Semester
The end of the semester can feel overwhelming for students with assignments, research papers, and exams to complete. Your students may feel fatigued from the last 11 weeks of school work. Here are some tips to encourage them: Make a Plan – create a list of the remaining assignments due for all of your classes …
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Town Hall on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Join us for a virtual Student Town Hall planned for Tuesday, November 17 at 3:00-4:30 pm Pacific time for important campus updates. Among the topics will be public safety, winter semester instruction, and the university’s continuing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. UNLV President Keith Whitfield will address students during the meeting. The deadline to submit questions …
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Updates for Spring 2021
October 26, 2020 Dear Students, As we approach the latter half of the fall 2020 semester, we want to commend your hard work and dedication to achieving your educational goals. We are committed to supporting your success and health heading into the spring semester. To that end, please see the following updates and reminders to help you …
