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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.

Summit on Nevada Education Scholarship in Practice Webinar Series

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.

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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: Marion Smith Jr. ‘02
Name: Marion Smith Jr. Degree: Class of 2002 B.S. Secondary Education, English Literature Current Role: Assistant State Superintendent for the Office of Instructional Programs & Services at the Maryland State Department of Education  Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue your degree in education? I’m originally from Las Vegas. Throughout my childhood, I was always supported…
Alumni Spotlight: Lani Hinkes ‘15 ‘19
Name: Lani Hinkes Degrees: Class of 2015 B.S. Early Childhood Education, Class of 2019 M.Ed. Special Education Current Role: Elementary School Teacher at Clark County School District Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue your degree in education? I was born and raised in Las Vegas, so UNLV was always the plan for me. Plus, I wanted to graduate from a four-year school. Studying…
Rooted in Vegas: Bridging Student-Athlete Success, Community Building and Higher Education at UNLV
Like many high school students, Native Nevadan Jozee Dean wanted nothing more than to escape her hometown to experience college life elsewhere. But after countless recruitment visits to other cities, the budding soccer player realized there is truly no place like Las Vegas. Coupled with the convenience of being close to her family, Jozee ultimately chose to study at UNLV.  Now, as a proud…

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Events

  • 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…

  • Aug 08: COE Alumni Mentorship Program: Mentor Drop-In Info Session

    Are you a College of Education alum or located in Southern Nevada? Do you have 3+ years of professional experience? You could be matched with a student mentee and give back to the next generation. Share your experience…

  • Aug 14: COE Alumni Mentorship Program: Mentor Drop-In Info Session

    Are you a College of Education alum or located in Southern Nevada? Do you have 3+ years of professional experience? You could be matched with a student mentee and give back to the next generation. Share your experience…

  • Aug 20: COE Alumni Mentorship Program: Mentor Drop-In Info Session

    Are you a College of Education alum or located in Southern Nevada? Do you have 3+ years of professional experience? You could be matched with a student mentee and give back to the next generation. Share your experience…

  • Aug 29: Webinar: Exploring AAPI Experiences and Interconnections: Society, Nevada, and Education

    This webinar offers K-12 educators valuable insights into Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) histories and lived experiences. Learn why understanding AAPI history is crucial for a more inclusive and accurate…

  • Sep 16: Webinar: Mathematics Writing: The What, Why, & How

    Writing is one way students use discourse to communicate in mathematics. Mathematical writing (MW) can serve as a tool for teachers to assess students’ mathematical thinking as well as support students think about their own…

  • Oct 25: College of Education Alumni Campus Tour

    Happy Homecoming, Rebels! 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…

  • 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…

  • Nov 16: 10th Annual Summit on Nevada Education

    Partnerships within our communities – between educators, administrators, elected and appointed leaders, non-profits, families and more – are the most successful paths to sustainable, comprehensive, and successful…

Class Notes

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Jodi Branton

Jodi Branton, '08 MS Education, started a cultural consulting business, Awishinaabe, to share Ojibwe culture and help others teach from a multicultural perspective: "Appreciation over Appropriation!"

Ammir Aziz

Ammir Aziz, '19 BA Sociology and '24 M.Ed., joined UNLV's School of Public Health as the regional program manager of The Defensive Line. The Defensive Line is a non-profit organization co-founded by former Las Vegas Raider Solomon Thomas to end the epidemic of youth suicide, especially for young people of color. The School of Public Health works in partnership with The Defensive Line to help execute its mission in Southern Nevada.

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. 

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.