UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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. 

An enduring commencement tradition continued Dec. 14 as UNLV president honored five outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
 

15-year-old history major Jack Rico credits his organizational skills, the resources he found at UNLV, and his mom for his success.

As chair of the Commencement Committee, the university's registrar says he was excited to see a return to in-person celebrations last month.

Watch the highlights from UNLV's unique outdoor celebrations of its newest graduates.

Alana Milawski, who as a 3-year-old graced the cover of Newsweek in the wake of Sept. 11, is ready to graduate and start teaching students of her own.

Our favorite moments from the Grad College's celebration of our newest degree-holders — the first of four in-person ceremonies this weekend.

As we prepare Sam Boyd Stadium this week for commencement, here's a look back at the various venues that have hosted this capstone moment in a student's academic journey.

Graduate Michael Schwob, recipient of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, began racking up accomplishments by connecting with his instructors.

Spring 2021 undergrads will be celebrated in two ceremonies over two consecutive days; UNLV also will host separate ceremonies for graduate-level students and the entire class of 2020.

An enduring commencement tradition continues this spring as UNLV president honors seven outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.