News: Alumni Engagement

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Business and Community |

Rebels Give is a 1,957-minute fundraising drive (in honor of the date of UNLV’s founding) that encourages the community to get involved and support campus programs.

Navy Commander Stephen Col, facing camera in uniform and saluting
People |

Naval commander Stephen Col leaves a legacy of transformation and growth following his time at UNLV’s Army ROTC.

U.N.L.V. President Keith E. Whitfield
Business and Community |

Rebels Give - UNLV's annual day of giving - is scheduled for March 2-3.

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People |

With a gaming-centered master’s degree newly in hand, UNLV Hospitality grad Margaret Simpson is bringing powerful leadership to her tribe’s Oregon casino.

Professor Nancy Lough standing in front of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
People |

Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.

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People |

Alumna and sports journalist Cassie Soto returns to UNLV-TV's studios to co-host Tuesday's ceremonies.

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Campus News |

New head of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement understands the key role UNLV plays in expanding opportunities for the Nevadans.

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People |

Childhood polio started Kavita Batra on a path toward helping others through medicine and data.

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People |

One of her hobbies has taught the lab safety manager that sometimes the victor is the one who just keeps moving forward.

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People |

From student worker to full-time employee, Rebecca Paulson says stepping out of her comfort zone has led her forward.

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People |

Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year Edwin Suarez's interest in physical therapy started with an injury of his own.

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People |

Alumnus Oliver Wu now recruits UNLV students for their career ambition, can-do attitude, and ability to communicate with diverse people.