News: UNLV Foundation

Wearing a dark blue suit and blue tie, 2024 UNLV Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Randy Garcia poses with his hands in his pants pockets in front of logo for his company, the Investment Counsel Company
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After founding an investment firm, Randy Garcia has generously (and gratefully) invested in his alma mater. 

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Gift from Las Vegas business icon and 2002 graduate Marco Benvenuti provides opportunities for students beyond the classroom.

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Despite a guidance counselor's naysaying, the former UNLV president has racked up a lifetime of achievements too long to list.

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The Oral History Research Center and its inaugural director, Claytee White, celebrate 20 years.

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This fundraiser is the ultimate hype woman – and she makes a mean chocolate chip cookie, too!

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Undergraduate research experiences helped Jordyn Farewell strengthen her academic performance and get into med school.

A man in a gown and mortarboard sits flanked by his son
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Philanthropist and Lee Business School namesake remembered for his generosity and commitment to education.

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Campus News |

The Optum Dr. Tony and Renee Marlon Endowed Chair at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been awarded to the man who created the state's first orthopaedics residency program.

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UNLV History |

Marjorie Barrick’s involvement in UNLV and the community went far beyond her time in the classroom. Here's the story of one of our campus' pioneers.

A woman sits at a table with her mortarboard in front of her.
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HOPE Scholar Theresa Butler earns her bachelor's and dives into public policy based on her experience.

Renee Rivera-Ghelfi smiling while working at her computer.
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The alumni engagement events coordinator makes the plans to make people happy.

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Business and Community |

From the Solar Decathlon to student scholarships, Commercial Roofers helps students rise to demands of challenging field.