I hope this note finds you and your loved ones healthy and doing well.
The coronavirus outbreak has created an unprecedented situation globally and here at home in Southern Nevada. Though we do not know exactly what the future holds, the well-being of our graduate community has been, and will continue to be, our North Star that guides us through all the many decisions we need to make to creatively support our graduate students, faculty, and staff.
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BY THE NUMBERS
5,000+ GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS STUDYING REMOTELY
1,000+ GRADUATE ASSISTANTS WORKING REMOTELY
100%
GRADUATE COLLEGE SERVICES BEING PROVIDED REMOTELY
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Help Us Congratulate the Class of 2020
It’s an unusual time to be graduating, and our spring 2020 graduates could use some extra support. Please help us fill the gap left by a postponed Commencement by recording a personalized video message congratulating and cheering on UNLV graduate students who are earning their degree this semester. Recordings are quick and simple through an easy-to-use platform and can be done with a webcam or phone. If you’re interested in participating, please email Director of Development Liz Kahane at liz.kahane@unlv.edu with your name and email address, and she will be in touch with instructions. Thank you for your support of our Grad Rebels during this unprecedented and challenging time.
Spring 2020 Grad Rebel Doctoral Finishing Fellows
The Graduate College recently named the Spring 2020 Grad Rebel Doctoral Finishing Fellows. This new fellowship is designed to support doctoral students in their final semester, encouraging successful completion and graduation. These $12,000 awards cover tuition, fees, health insurance benefits, and a stipend.
Many UNLV graduate students are suddenly facing extreme hardships due to COVID-19. In these challenging times we're looking for partners to join us in supporting the Graduate Student Emergency Support Fund, which provides help to our Grad Rebels during times of need. This fund provides emergency financial support for students who need help with basic needs, such as food and housing, as well as resources they need to complete their studies off-campus, such as loaner laptops and software licenses. Our Grad Rebel community has never needed your support more than now.
For more information, please contact Director of Development Liz Kahane at liz.kahane@unlv.edu or 702-895-3429 or visit our giving page. Thank you!
Professional Development Academy
Our Professional Development Academy offers events, workshops, non-academic advising, career services, and programs to students every year. In response to the impact COVID-19 is having on our campus, our Graduate Student Services team is working to bring students alternative options so that they may complete their programs, like the Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp pictured below, remotely. We plan to offer these programs in person during the 2020-21 academic year, and our team is accepting applications for next year's cohorts until April 8.
Pictured left: The Graduate College hosted its largest Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp Jan. 6-10. The weeklong program assists graduate students with major writing projects, like theses, dissertations, and publications.
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UNLV Medicine’s ICU Team on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Crisis
UNLV School of Medicine faculty physicians, fellows, residents, and
students care for our community in several hospitals in Southern Nevada.
Your contribution provides invaluable resources to support graduate students, expand their educational and professional opportunities, and change both their career paths and their lives. To support graduate students, visit our giving page. Or, for more information on how you can support graduate education at UNLV, contact:
