The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Alumni Association has launched a comprehensive membership program featuring new online and mobile apps for alumni.

UNLVIP is an upgraded membership to the university's alumni association and includes networking programs, discounted admissions to local entertainment venues, discounts with a variety of retailers in Las Vegas and across the country, access to on-campus amenities, and a new mobile application.

"We wanted to enhance our communications with association members and friends of the university," said Sandra Phillips Johnson, the association's president. "UNLVIP offers a new opportunity for members to network, connect, and enjoy thousands of dollars in retail discounts both on and off campus.

UNLV Alumni App

The UNLV Alumni Association mobile app is free and can be downloaded on any iPhone iOS 4.0 or later and Androids version 2.2 or later.

Features include:

• List of membership benefits with directions to retail locations
• Calendar of events
• Alumni directory
• Option to join or renew membership
• Electronic membership card
• Submit and view class notes
• Alumni news via in-app Twitter feed
• Notifications and reminders for alumni news and events
• Access to the new online community for UNLV alumni called Rebel Alumni Connect

All UNLV graduates are automatically enrolled in the Alumni Association. To upgrade to UNLVIP membership, the annual cost is $50 for individuals and $90 for a joint membership. The association also offers lifetime memberships for $1,000 per individual and $1,100 per couple. Special rates for new graduates and currently enrolled UNLV students are available.

Learn more about the UNLV Alumni Association at www.unlv.edu/alumni or by calling the UNLV Office of Alumni Relations at 702-895-3621 or toll-free at 800-829-2586.

About UNLV Alumni Association

The UNLV Alumni Association was established in 1967 as a not-for-profit organization to promote and enhance alumni engagement on campus. With an alumni base of 90,000 strong, the UNLV Alumni Association offers a variety of services and opportunities in support of alumni and their families. UNLV alumni are encouraged to support the values of higher learning through advocacy, involvement, and giving. To date, the association has contributed more than $6.6 million to the university in student scholarships, endowments, and major capital improvements such as the Alumni Amphitheater, Alumni Grove, Alumni Park, and the $2.7 million Richard Tam Alumni Center. For more information on the UNLV Alumni Association visit unlv.edu/alumni or facebook.com/unlvalumni.