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Alumni

In 1957, UNLV set forward its first graduating class. You are part of a special tradition - a tradition of excellence in education, service as professionals, and support of future alumni. Wherever your life’s work takes you, we hope UNLV and the College of Education will always feel like “home” to you.

With an alumni base of more than 24,000 and growing each year, we encourage our graduates to take advantage of the variety of services and opportunities available to support them and their families. UNLV alumni are encouraged to support the values of higher learning through advocacy, involvement, and giving.

Get Involved

With the growth of our research and academic programs, there are a number of ways for alumni to get involved. If you're interested in:

  • Mentoring pre-service and new teachers
  • Participating in research opportunities
  • Supporting our recruitment efforts by meeting with prospective students
  • Serving on the college’s alumni chapter board
  • Participating in a panel or networking event

Please let us know by completing this involvement interest form.

Jennifer Oshiro Rivers
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Jenn Oshiro Rivers '05 '08 M.Ed.

Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Phone: 702-895-3375
Email: jennifer.oshiro@unlv.edu

 

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We want to hear from you! Submit your news, appointments, accomplishments, honors, and awards. We'll share your news with alumni and current students.

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Lead Through the Alumni Chapter

Our Alumni Chapter aims to benefit the UNLV community and next generation of professionals through outreach, engagement, and philanthropy.

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Recognize and Honor Our Graduates

Our alumni are amazing and we celebrate their many contributions through specific college awards as well as those through the UNLV Alumni Association.

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Continue Developing

Keep up with the latest research and best practices through our many professional development opportunities. The latest events are always listed on our college calendar.

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Mentor the Next Generation

Share your experience and expertise as an alumni mentor to a current undergraduate student in any of our majors. Additionally, contact us if you are interested in supporting a pre-service teacher at your school.

Interest Form

Request Program Verification

Need to get verification of your degree for teaching outside Nevada? Submit the details of your request and upload any forms you need online and a member of our team will process it within 7-10 business days.

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Alumni News and Announcements

Alumni Spotlight: Leonardo Macias ‘22
Name: Leonardo Macias Degree: Class of 2022 BS Human Services Current Role: Family Service Specialist - State of Nevada, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue a degree in Human Services? I’m a Las Vegas native and a first-generation college student. I attended college because I wanted to show my siblings that going and graduating was…
Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth León Zaragoza ‘19 ‘23
Name: Elizabeth León Zaragoza  Degrees: Class of 2019 MSK Kinesiology, Class of 2023 PhD Higher Education Current Role: Assistant Professor - Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue your degree in higher education? I came to Vegas to work as a GA in the athletic training program, drawn by my passion for interacting with…
Spring 2024 Wonderful Washoe Rebel!
Congratulations to our Spring 2024 Wonderful Washoe Rebel Jennifer Dahlen ‘00 (BA Elem Ed). Jennifer serves as Dean of Students at Nick Poulakias Elementary School in Reno, NV. Throughout her career, she has helped thousands of students and families, secured grants, and served at the state level.  We would also like to congratulate our Honorable Mention Kim Polson ‘96 (BS Elem Ed). She has…

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Events

  • May 18: Phoenix Alumni Event - UNLV Hustlin' Rebels' vs ASU Baseball Pregame

    The UNLV Alumni Association invites you and a guest to join us at Phoenix Municipal Stadium for an exciting evening of Hustlin' Rebels' baseball and networking with UNLV alumni in the Phoenix area. Throughout the evening,…

  • May 22: COE Alumni Chapter End of Year Mixer

    UNLV College of Education alumni and friends (21+) are invited to an end-of-the-year mixer at PKWY Tavern (Tivoli location). Let's celebrate the end of the academic year and our spring 2024 graduates! The group will be on…

  • Aug 02: College of Education Alumni Campus Tour

    When was the last time you visited UNLV? College of Education alumni are invited back to campus for a custom 60-minute campus golf cart tour. Reminisce about the time you spent here for your studies and activities and check…

  • Nov 05: College of Education Alumni Campus Tour

    When was the last time you visited UNLV? College of Education alumni are invited back to campus for a custom 60-minute campus golf cart tour. Reminisce about the time you spent here for your studies and activities and check…

Class Notes

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G. Lis Dziminski

G. Lis Dziminski, '01 BS Education, is a STEM program manager at the Governor's Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology. Dziminski received a Master of Education in advanced teaching and leadership from Sierra Nevada College with a specialization in gifted studies in 2010.

Alexa Ching

Alexa Ching, '23 BS Education, is an elementary school teacher at Stanford Elementary School. She teaches second grade and was just nominated and awarded New Elementary Educator of 2024 for Clark County School District. Ching likes to spend quality time with loved ones, binge watch the Star Wars saga, and spend time outdoors. 

Maurice Perkins

Maurice Perkins, '03 MS Educational Leadership, is the principal at Hughes Middle School in Mesquite, Nevada. She was recently honored as the Principal of the Year for Clark County School District at the annual Starlight Awards on April 16, 2024.

Jenna Preszler

Jenna Preszler, '23 BS Education, was named New Secondary Educator of the Year for the Clark County School District CCSD. She teaches resource math in grades 6-8 at Jack and Terry Mannion Middle School.

Rebels Forever!

Once you’ve been a Rebel, you’re always a Rebel! Check out UNLV’s Rebels Forever program to find out all the benefits and perks of being a UNLV Rebel Forever.