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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 25,000 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
Jenn Oshiro

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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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.

Awards and Recognition

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: Gregory Cole '03
Name: Gregory Cole Degrees: Class of  2003 M.Ed. Special Education Current Role: Clark County School District ( CCSD), Mojave High School   How would you describe your career path since graduation? UNLV helped me develop my leadership skills especially when it comes to getting along with parents, administrators, and community members. UNLV helped make me a more rounded educator…
Alumni Spotlight: Jennefer Salazar '23
  Name: Jennefer Salazar Degrees: Class of 2023 B.S. Elementary Education Current Role: Kindergarten Teacher at C.H. Decker Elementary School  What are some key aspects of campus culture that helped prepare you for the professional world?   Flexibility; as a teacher you need to be able to adapt quickly to different situations. Time management is also very important…
Alumni Spotlight: Lily Swan '07
Name: Lily Swan  Degree: M.Ed. Educational Leadership  Current Role: Director of International Service at the University of Detroit Mercy   How did UNLV prepare you for your career? My graduate assistantship position at the international office at UNLV is what prepared me most for my career. I originally went into higher education with a different career path in mind,…

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Events

  • Apr 18: 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…

  • Apr 19: College of Education Morning Mug & Masterpieces

    Join Us for the College of Education Ceramic Painting Mixer! Reconnect with fellow alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters while celebrating your shared passion for creativity and education! This exclusive event…

  • Apr 25: Educational Policy & Leadership 10th Annual Leadership Showcase 2025

    Educational Policy & Leadership M.Ed. graduates who are orally presenting their leadership competencies and accomplishments, including the results of theirTargeted Group Improvement Plans.

  • Apr 26: Los Angeles Regional Event 2025

    The UNLV Alumni Association and the College of Fine Arts invites you and a guest to join us: Saturday, April 26, 2025 6 - 8 p.m. Perch LA Enjoy an evening of engaging and informative conversations with university leadership…

  • Apr 29: Webinar: Teachers’ Response to a Student Presenting with Suicidality: A Call to Action for Educators

    Schools are a logical point of access for suicide prevention, assessment, and intervention services; however, a majority of teachers feel unprepared to hold the gatekeeper role and provide a referral to a school-based…

  • Sep 15: 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…

  • Oct 11: 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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Thomas Reymer

Thomas Reymer, '02 BS Physical Education, worked as a paramedic for Mercy Medical/AMR from 1992 to 2002. In 2003, he founded TMR Unlimited until 2008. During that time, Reymer also volunteered as a coach alongside Coach Reitz for the swim team from 2003 to 2006. He began his teaching career in Clark County in mid-2003 and later relocated to teach at Incline High School in Incline Village, Nevada, in 2015. In 2023, he started teaching at Carson High School. He's also served as a high school athletic director for the past 10 years. Reymer enjoys hunting, fishing, and working on classic trucks. Recently, he received the Athletic Director of the Year award from the Nevada Athletic Directors Association. He is married to Melissa (Forrester) Reymer, '95 BS Chemistry and Biochemistry and Secondary Education and '00 M.Ed. Counselor Education.  

Angela Brown

Angela Brown, '10 BS Workforce Education, is a gaming lab assistant for the hospitality management department at College of Southern Nevada. Brown published a book of poetry titled, Poetry. The book is sold on Barnes and Noble Press. 

Yvonne Randall

Yvonne Randall, '06 Ed.D. Special Education, returned to Touro University in August 2024 for a new position as the director of academic partnerships. She works with undergraduate institutions to recruit students into the graduate programs for physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and osteopathic medicine doctoral program. Let me know if you have potential applicant information to share with me!

Jill Schutte

Jill (Flemington) Schutte, '64 BS Education, was an elementary teacher in the Los Angeles City School District from 1965-1970. Later on, she worked at Greenwich Academy as a teacher and administrator; a teacher, administrator, and guidance counselor at Westminster Day School in Oklahoma; a teacher at Steward School in Virginia; a teacher and administrator at Anaheim City School District; and a substitute teacher at Temecula Valley School District. She earned a master's degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Oklahoma in 1986 and earned a special education certificate in 2014. Schutte has traveled extensively to all continents except Antarctica, took 230 hours of technology training and has been a mentor to many young teachers. Her hobbies include sewing, travel, painting, community service, rotary, and church activities.

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