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Top Tier 2.0

As a minority-serving institution rich with diversity and committed to equity, we strive to improve the lives of our students and transform our communities. This is our focus with our strategic plan, Top Tier 2.0.

Vision, Mission, and Values

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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Recognized Among Nation’s Top Research Universities

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó among just 146 nationwide classified by Carnegie as R1, or "Very High Research," the highest status for research institutions; 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó first reached R1 in 2018.

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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó is Proud to Have Earned the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement

This classification affirms what we do here on campus and throughout Southern Nevada as we make our community stronger, smarter, healthier, and more connected.

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Highlights

Portrait of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó alumnus Zachary Billot
The Maryland Administrative Building 2
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A view of the Thomas & Mack, with event attendees walking in.
A student at commencement.