WHAT

The Women's Leadership Council of the United Way of Southern Nevada will honor Carol C. Harter, UNLV President Emerita and Executive Director of the Black Mountain Institute, with the 2010 Commitment to Education Award during its annual Women's Leadership Luncheon

WHEN

Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 11:30 a.m.

WHERE

Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

DETAILS

Each year, the United Way Women's Leadership Council recognizes outstanding women leaders in the areas of education, health and finance who have worked to improve lives in the community through their exemplary philanthropic efforts.

Harter served as UNLV president from 1995-2006, overseeing the creation of more than 100 new degree programs and the university's law and dental schools. She was instrumental in the university's successful capital campaign and efforts that led to the construction of numerous new campus buildings. Harter took the helm at Black Mountain Institute (BMI) in 2006, directing the institute's growth into the chief outlet for literary arts programming in Southern Nevada. She has secured more than $2.5 million in gifts and pledges for BMI's programs and activities.

Maureen Peckman, chief emerging business officer for Cleveland Clinic Nevada, and former Nevada Lieutenant Governor Lorraine Hunt-Bono will also be honored during the luncheon.