News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
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Silver State Award-winner Larry Ruvo is still charging hard into philanthropy, just like he has for more than 40 years.
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Alumnus Oliver Wu now recruits UNLV students for their career ambition, can-do attitude, and ability to communicate with diverse people.
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College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year Piotr Tomasik has been involved in several startups since his 2009 commencement.
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This new employee in the career services office wants others across campus to join him in helping students on their career journeys.
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Doctor tracks down the UNLV administrator who helped him succeed years ago.
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A Scholarship Fund Honoring Regent Sam Lieberman Draws Community Support
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Alumnus Andrew Nordin develops technique that provides clearest view yet of how the brain responds to obstacles when people are walking or running.
Nationally recognized program builds critical thinking through times of crisis but faces funding problems.
Diana Bennett, who assumed new role in May, says leadership starts with listening.
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The Administrative Faculty Member of the Year discovered her passion for planning events as a youngster working at a party supply store.
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How UNLV’s School of Public Health took center stage in the coronavirus crisis.
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A bequest from Patrick Thomas Rose will help Nevadans seeking medical degrees.