Office of Government & Community Engagement News
The Office of Government & Community Engagement seeks to support, facilitate, and promote collaboration, partnership, and engagement between the university and its many communities.
Current Government & Community Engagement News
New community partnerships expand offerings for hands-on activities and off-campus learning.
The newest Rebel grads reflect on their time at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and share what the future holds.
Joyce Woodhouse leaves Nevada better for children and families.
Through a public health class project tied to the Neon to Nature app, students are updating outdoor route information across the valley.
Promoting the game and serving the community go hand in glove for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý golf management students.
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý nursing course earns Kathleen Thimsen the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý 2026 Community Engagement Service-Learning Award.
Government & Community Engagement In The News
Meanwhile, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý has earned its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, the highest national recognition for collaboration between universities and their surrounding communities.
Through numerous outreach initiatives across Southern Nevada, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s deep commitment to the community, the university has demonstrated dedication to meaningful civic engagement. That commitment has earned recognition at the highest level: ÐÔÊӽ紫ý today received its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, maintaining its place among the nation’s most community-focused higher education institutions.
Through numerous outreach initiatives across Southern Nevada, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s deep commitment to the community, the university has demonstrated dedication to meaningful civic engagement. That commitment has earned recognition at the highest level: ÐÔÊӽ紫ý today received its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, maintaining its place among the nation’s most community-focused higher education institutions.
]The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý has earned its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, retaining its status as one of the nation’s top community-serving higher education institutions. The distinction was awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education. Only 5% of U.S. postsecondary institutions receive a Carnegie classification for community engagement. One example of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s community engagement is the state’s first cleft palate and craniofacial clinic.
As the government shutdown eclipsed the one-month mark, the financial strain on our country only intensified. Nov. 1 signified the end of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for millions of Americans, making tasks like paying for groceries nearly impossible. That’s why Three Square, the largest food bank serving Southern Nevada, executed a food distribution event at Thomas & Mack Center to assist Las Vegans who are struggling. The care packages were put together by hundreds of volunteers, mostly comprised of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý students and staff.
Three Square Food Bank, in collaboration with ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, is stepping up its efforts to provide emergency food assistance to the community on Saturday. The initiative aims to serve up to 1,000 local households on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Community members received a 60-pound box of shelf-stable items and fresh produce through convenient drive-thru lines. ÐÔÊӽ紫ý President Chris Heavey and Vice President of Government and Community Engagement Constance Brooks joined forces with hundreds of volunteers to assist the community during a critical time.