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Division of Student Affairs News

Student Affairs' programs and services create and foster a campus experience that empowers students to improve themselves, their community, and the world.

Current Student Affairs News

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Campus News |

The Rebel Career Champions Network Showcase highlights ways departments are helping students prepare for their future careers long before graduation.

A red mortarboard decorated with flowers and the message "My dream blossomed"
Campus News |

Plus: Watch the Spring 2026 Commencement recap video.

James Sarmiento wearing ÐÔÊӽ紫ý commencement robe in front of Rebels Make It Happen sign
People |

How mentorship and industry connections helped ÐÔÊӽ紫ý student James Sarmiento turn years of uncertainty into professional success.

Kyle Fairweather in an awesome white spiral architectural setting
People |

More than 3,000 young people across Southern Nevada have participated in leadership workshops spearheaded by a ÐÔÊӽ紫ý student.

international students in graduation robes
Campus News |

Support efforts focus on easing transition and strengthening connection on campus.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Corporate Challenge volleyball team doing fun poses
Business and Community |

The citywide competition brings ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty and staff together for friendly rivalry and wellness.

Student Affairs In The News

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

The Society of Light-Saber Duelists choreograph and perform live light saber duels for stage and screen.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Get your light sabers ready because Star Wars Day is officially here!

KSNV-TV: News 3

The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (ÐÔÊӽ紫ý) has been awarded a federal grant exceeding one million dollars to support under-resourced students pursuing education degrees. The TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Support Services (T-SSS) project, funded entirely by a $1,361,820 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, will be housed within ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's Dr. William W. Sullivan Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (ÐÔÊӽ紫ý) was awarded more than $1 million to launch an initiative aimed at supporting under-resourced students who are pursuing careers in education.

Las Vegas Sun

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý has secured a federal grant of $1.3 million to support under-resourced students pursuing teaching careers, university officials said this morning in a news release.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s annual Sunrise Ceremony, held by the school’s American Indian Community, provided a moment for the community to reflect on what they say are strides and challenges faced in education.

Student Affairs Experts

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Recent Student Affairs Accomplishments

Members of the Project Wellness executive board along with committee chairs presented to Mission Fulfillment and Sustainability Fellows with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's accreditor). Students presented data on the progress Project Wellness has made helping students on ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's campus and next steps in preparation for…
Peter Gatto (Housing & Residential Life), Abigail Wood, and Deanna Merino Contino (both Student Life) presented "From the Boiler Room to the Board Room: Housing Planning That Matters." at the October conference of the National Association of Colleges and Universities Housing Officers and Applied Physical Plant Association Housing…
Hosted by Sammie L. Scales (Student Diversity Programs), the Let's Talk ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Podcast has returned this semester with a continued commitment to amplifying the voices of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý students and celebrating the diverse Rebel experience. Scales launched the podcast with the mission of fostering community, engagement, and belonging among students by…
Qingmin Shi (Decision Support) and Keith Rogers (Student Affairs) co-presented From Silos to Solutions: Unifying Data Systems to Promote Student Success at the annual conference of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR).
Jordan Fischette (Student Life) has earned a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation from Purdue University Global. His doctoral research explored the role student involvement plays in college student retention and persistence, an area that aligns closely with his commitment to student success and engagement in higher education.
  On May 10, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý PRACTICE Institute of Mental & Behavioral Health launched its Institute’s Continuing Education (CE) program with the inaugural session of Science in Practice: A Treatment Skills Series, underscoring our commitment to being a leading mental health resource and disseminator of best practices. The institute welcomed…