# @unlv on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYlGrBPjDmp
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65651933-unlv-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-20T23:58:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** UNLV (@officialunlv) — https://gondola.cc/officialunlv

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After returning to the classroom as a non-traditional student, #UNLVGrad Glenda Ordonez is graduating with her Master of Hospitality Administration and was selected as one of UNLV's commencement speakers this spring. She describes this as an honor that reflects her belief that it’s never too late to pursue new goals and rediscover your voice.

First impression: “My first impression of UNLV was how diverse, welcoming, and full of opportunity it felt. As a returning graduate student balancing work, family, and academics, I initially felt nervous about stepping back into the classroom after many years. But over time, UNLV became a place where I rediscovered confidence, purpose, and a deeper passion for learning.”

Favorite memory: “One of my most meaningful experiences at UNLV has been being selected as a Graduate Commencement Speaker. With the ceremony taking place on May 15, it will be both an exciting and deeply meaningful moment for me. This opportunity represents not only academic achievement but also perseverance, growth, and the journey of returning to graduate school later in life while balancing work, family, and personal responsibilities. It serves as a reminder that growth and new beginnings are possible at any stage of life.”

What she’ll miss most about UNLV: “I will miss the sense of growth, connection, and shared purpose that comes from being part of a diverse learning community. UNLV challenged me academically, but it also reminded me that it is never too late to evolve, rediscover your voice, and pursue new goals.”

Four Rebels took the stage as commencement speakers this year 🎓 Read some of their words of women at the link in our bio.

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