UNLV Office of Government & Community Engagement

Kinda chic to share this program with everyone you know! 🫶
OLLI at UNLV

We were proud to host this event on our campus!

Local middle and high schoolers gathered at UNLV to design apps and games for the Congressional App Challenge.

READ MORE: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/08/08/las-vegas-students-build-apps-games-unlv-event-tied-congressional-app-challenge/

Go Rebels!

Congratulations to Dr. Mónica J. Hernández-Johnson, for winning an Outstanding Dissertation Award for her doctoral work at UNLV. Her award-winning dissertation is titled "Becoming a Researcher: A Critical Multiphase Mixed Methods Study of Identity and Efficacy Among Graduate Students of Color".

Read it: https://bit.ly/4ff0bD4

Figuring out if your stuff has lead doesn’t have to be a guessing game 🤔

Come get your items screened for lead at the Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity’s Back-to-School Resource Fair! Whether it's a favorite toy, vintage item, imported cookware, or another household item you're curious about, our screenings are quick, non-destructive, and free 🤩

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
📍 Helen Cannon Middle School (5850 Euclid St, Las Vegas, NV)
⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

📲 Share with a parent or friend that should go!
Note: This is only a preliminary screening. The NvCLPPP team will help explain the risk and what actions you can take to stay lead-safe.