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Welcome, and thank you for choosing UNLV for your graduate studies. At UNLV, you will
discover a culture of innovation where students gain real world experiences and make an
impact in our community and beyond. As you learn more about UNLV, I believe you’ll find we
offer the opportunities you seek – to challenge yourself, to gain new skills, and to build
knowledge in a collaborative educational environment second to none.
As a thriving Carnegie R1 research university, UNLV is committed to excellence in research,
scholarship and creative activities, student achievement, and community partnerships. Our
university reflects the audacity and entrepreneurialism found in Las Vegas – a bold and
innovative city like no other in the world.
As a graduate student at UNLV, you will work with world class faculty and students at the top of
their game, and industry and nonprofit partners committed to your success. With more than
150 graduate programs to choose from, UNLV offers you a path to reach your personal and
professional goals.
Whether you want to advance professionally, pursue an academic passion, develop your talent,
or engage in high-impact research, UNLV is dedicated to delivering an outstanding educational
experience. I look forward to welcoming you to our thriving community and being your partner
for the next stage your educational journey.
Sincerely,
Keith E. Whitfield, Ph.D.
President
Welcome to the UNLV Graduate College. Whether you are a continuing student or new to the campus, I encourage you to explore the opportunities and experiences our university has to offer. Graduate school is a special time of intense learning and a time to further develop your intellectual passion.
UNLV is designated an R1 “very high research activity” Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This represents the gold standard for university research, which puts UNLV in the top 3 percent of higher education institutions in the country. As graduate students, you are a key aspect of our research success. You are making the transition from being a learner to being a creator of knowledge; it is a chance for you to add to what is known and to personally enrich humanity through your efforts.
As a comprehensive campus with many doctoral programs, more than 30,000 students, and a medical school, a dental school, and a law school, the possibilities of what you can do during your time at UNLV are practically endless. Add to our climate of innovation by producing high-quality, widely disseminated, and influential research, scholarship, and creative activities.
I look forward to seeing you in person when this pandemic is over, and I wish you all the best with your academic pursuits.
Warm wishes,
Chris Heavey, Ph.D.
Interim Executive Vice President and Provost
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