Commencement speaker Marissa Nichols embraces the anxiety of public speaking as she accepts her doctoral degree.

UNLV has a commencement tradition for the president to select and highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

More than 2,800 students from 33 states and 50 countries to participate in 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies; expected grads up 11 percent from 2016.

Four newly minted grads will be recognized by UNLV President Len Jessup during Saturday's commencement for their academic and research excellence.

Jennifer Henry Fielding came to UNLV to earn a degree to allow her to work in the field she loved, and found a support system while working through the adoption process.

With a built-in network in the form of the swim team, Australian Michelle Troup took to America like a duck to, well, you know.

Nearly 2,000 students from 32 states and 46 countries can participate in 9 a.m. ceremony at Thomas & Mack Center.

Take a look at the excitement as 2,700 Rebels became new graduates.

Daniel Waqar and Monica Moradkhan were selected as this commencement's featured speakers. Here's what they hope all Rebels will take away from their UNLV experiences.

UNLV has a commencement tradition for the president to honor a few exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

More than 2,700 students from 42 states and 53 countries to participate in 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies; expected grads up 8 percent from 2015.

From Bob Hope to Jimmy Kimmel, top entertainers have long been honored at UNLV commencement with honorary degrees.