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April 7, 2023

UNLV and the 82nd Legislative Session

WEEK NINE UPDATE

The ninth week of the 82nd Session of the Nevada Legislature celebrated UNLV College of Education Day on April 5th. April 6th was officially recognized as day 60, or the halfway point, of the 120-day Legislative Session. Rebels remained actively engaged with the legislative process this week. Notable...(more)

REBELS IN ACTION

Michael Kagan, director of the UNLV Immigration Clinic, and Constance Brooks, Interim Vice President of Government Affairs, testified in support of AB328 (Makes an appropriation to the Immigration Clinic at the William S. Boyd School of Law of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas)

UNLV Alum Assemblyman Reuben D’Silva and UNLV Director of Military & Veterans Services, Ross Bryant, co-presented AB279 (Revises provisions governing the waiver of tuition and registration and certain fees for students who are children of certain veterans

UNLV Professor, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Initiatives, and Director of the Gayle A. Zeiter Center for Literacy, Kenneth Varner testified in support AB323 (Revises provisions relating to education)

UNLV Dean of College of Education Danica Hays, UNLV Alumna and Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, and UNLV Professor, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Initiatives, and Director of the Gayle A. Zeiter Center for Literacy, Kenneth Varner co-presented on SB291 (Makes various changes relating to education). Dr. Constance Brooks testified in support.

Danica Hays (UNLV Dean of College of Education), Kristen Searer (President, Public Education Foundation), UNLV Alumna and Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, and Kenneth Varner (UNLV Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Initiatives) co-presented on SB438 “Teach NV Collaborative” (Revises provisions relating to the recruitment, preparation and retention of teachers)

Dr. Kate Martin, Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education for the UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and Dr. Constance Brooks testified in support of SB350 (Revises provisions relating to graduate medical education)

Nevada State College President DeRionne Pollard and UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield testified in support for SB438 “Teach NV Collaborative” (Revises provisions relating to the recruitment, preparation and retention of teachers)

Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the US Department of Energy, Jeff Marootian, toured the Mojave Bloom House, (designed specifically for veterans with disabilities) and to discuss the Solar Decathlon.

UNLV Dean of Nursing, Dean Angela Amar testified in neutral on AB401 (Revises provisions governing schools of nursing)

It was an incredible week of Rebel Advocacy!

We enjoyed Boyd School of Law extern Victoria Vance's contributions to our advocacy efforts. We also appreciated the opportunity to partner with the Public Education Foundation in support of SB291 and SB438, (teacher preparation and teacher pipeline bills), and in our meetings with the Governor’s Office, Alumna Assemblywoman Mosca, Assemblywoman Shae Backus, and Senator Roberta Lange!

We are very grateful for the support of our students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends, partners, and community during Nevada's 82nd Legislative Session. Thank you!

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Victoria Vance

Each biennium, UNLV places legislative interns and externs in Carson City to assist lawmakers with various duties such as tracking bills, conducting research, and meeting with constituents. The experience takes the classroom to the community, empowering...(more)

THE WEEK AHEAD

April 10 - 14, 2023

The Government and Community Engagement team will continue to engage with elected officials during week ten of the 82nd Session of the Nevada Legislature. Below, please find bills, legislative activities, and special events (subject to change) of particular interest in the...(more)

UNLV Alumna Guides Next Generation of Female Leaders in Creating Their Own Success

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U.S. Attorney Jason Frierson Will Serve as Graduation Speaker

Jason Frierson, current U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada, will serve as the William S. Boyd School of Law’s commencement speaker for the class of 2023. Born and raised in Compton, California, Frierson is the first African American to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada. He was nominated by President...(more)

A Rooting Interest for College Students Who Experienced Foster Care

Heather Richardson is a former foster youth who, during her undergraduate degree, found herself living out of her car during her sophomore year. With no support system and always wondering where her next meal was going to come from, Richardson persevered to become a two-time alumna of UNLV. That experience turned...(more)