Since our first classes were held on campus in 1957, UNLV has transformed
itself from a small branch college into a thriving urban research institution.
Along the way, our urban university has become an indispensable resource
in one of the country's fastest-growing and most enterprising cities.
Our mission is for UNLV's diverse faculty, students, staff, and alumni to promote community well-being and individual achievement through education, research, scholarship, creative activities, and clinical services. We stimulate economic development and diversification, foster a climate of innovation, promote health, and enrich the cultural vitality of the communities that we serve. Our vision is that by 2025, UNLV will be recognized as a top tier public university in research, education, and community impact.
From creating community partnerships and advancing student achievement, to promoting research, scholarship, and creative activity, we work hard to achieve our goal of becoming a top 100 American research university.