Community Connections
UNLV has been an integral part of the growth and prosperity of Southern Nevada and has helped improve the business, social, and cultural climate at all levels.
“Great communities are built around great universities, but only because they work together. Yes, we teach students, we do research, and we have sporting teams, but here's what else we are doing to leverage our resources for the greater community.”Zachary Miles, Senior Vice President for Economic Development at UNLV
UNLV Services for the Community
UNLV Health clinics and School of Dental Medicine clinics are committed to serving patients in need within the community. At our Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic, students, under faculty supervision, represent clients who otherwise could not afford legal representation.
“All the physicians, residents, and medical students are volunteering. This is a volunteer opportunity to make a great impact on the service within the community. And the patients are so appreciative of this. It's an enjoyable evening that we spend together. Seeing patients, educating patients, educating students, educating the staff, just everyone all together in a very interdisciplinary type of way.”Dr. Elissa Palmer, Professor and Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine
UNLV Students in the Community
Our students are involved in civic engagement through volunteer opportunities, community-based learning trips, and experiential education in which students participate in activities that address community needs.
Partner with UNLV
Members of the campus and external communities form wonderful partnerships for the greater good. Find out about the many ways to connect and collaborate and make a difference for our students and community.