Topic: financial aid and scholarships

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James Sarmiento wearing ÐÔÊӽ紫ý commencement robe in front of Rebels Make It Happen sign
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How mentorship and industry connections helped ÐÔÊӽ紫ý student James Sarmiento turn years of uncertainty into professional success.

student shows members of tour an autonomous vehicle
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From spotlight tours to community STEM outreach, ambassadors amplify the college's recruiting effort.

individuals playing taiko drums in front of literacy wellness institute
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Addressing money stress head-on, a new campus initiative connects financial stability with academic performance.

two women and one man working in ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Lab
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Faculty and students from the Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Lab help solve missing persons cases.

two male students on ÐÔÊӽ紫ý campus
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A scholarship program built around community has graduated 74% of its students and earned a $2 million NSF grant to expand.

group of students listening to speaker in upscale hotel space
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A one-of-a-kind seminar brings ÐÔÊӽ紫ý students inside Las Vegas’ most iconic resort properties, giving them access to MGM executives and an inside look at an industry that shapes the region.

Anni Drury sits on stone wall on ÐÔÊӽ紫ý campus
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The Lee Business School administrative assistant connects students with scholarships that make their academic dreams easier to pursue.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý alumna and returning student Faria Tavacoli
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Faria Tavacoli is the first Nevada student to be selected for the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.

Amelia Davis holds holiday cards she designed in front of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý letters sculpture
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ÐÔÊӽ紫ý alumna and Foundation graphic designer Amelia Davis embraces her fourth annual holiday card with creativity and gratitude.

A portrait of Huajing Maske
People |

Huajing Maske will lead the institute in promoting intercultural exchange, Mandarin language learning, and Chinese cultural understanding.

Eric Chiang sits in front of Lee Business School building
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The economics professor reflects on Dec. 6, the scholarship that changed his path, and why he's investing in future generations of Rebels.

man in military uniform inside the cab of a large military vehicle
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The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý School of Nursing Alumnus of the Year overcame a rocky academic start to earn two degrees in a field that has long been his calling.

Bald white man in a brown suit standing next to an oversize periodic elements chart
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Sciences Alumnus of the Year Scott Wade parlayed a campus job into a prolific career as an environmental scientist (and novelist … and karate black belt … and community leader).

Standing left to right are Justin Manning, Jacinto Alfaro-Martinez, James Sarmiento and Quincy Branch
Campus News |

The duo presented their pitch to Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation board members, who agreed to fund the first cohort of insurance and risk management juniors and seniors with up to $10,000 per year.

Bald white man in plaid shirt and gray pants smiles while sitting on a short wall outdoors on ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's campus
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After two ÐÔÊӽ紫ý degrees paved the way to success for Kevin Pitt, the Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year is doing his part to help future Rebel graduates.

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Business and Community |

Foundation’s generous $735,000 donation will offset tuition for first cohort of new ÐÔÊӽ紫ý bachelor’s degree in insurance and risk management, which will launch this fall.

Lisa Kelleher being honored at celebration
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After decades supporting female athletes and women's sports, the assistant professor has one last gift to bestow.

Francisco Sy in office by wall of framed diplomas and certificates
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Here's why Public Health's Dr. Francisco Sy hopes others will support students during the Rebels Give campaign.