The office of Public Affairs is instrumental in bringing greater visibility and recognition to UNLV as a national and international leader in higher education. This mission is accomplished by building sound relationships with the university's constituencies and public groups, including the media, federal and local governments, and community stakeholders.

One of the primary goals of the UNLV office of Public Affairs is to promote local, national, and worldwide visibility for the university and its faculty and staff. The office is committed to informing the public about the quality and diversity of the learning environment at UNLV, the level of scholarship and research, and the university's dedication to providing uses of new knowledge and scholarship to benefit the local, national, and international communities.