News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Woman poses in front of the Mirage casino
People |

Alumni Association's Faculty Member of the Year Bobbie Barnes finds a way to say "yes" to so many opportunities.

A man in a gown and mortarboard sits flanked by his son
People |

Philanthropist and Lee Business School namesake remembered for his generosity and commitment to education.

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People |

UNLV Alumni Association affinity club helps develop networks between students and alumni and build bridges for career development.

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UNLV History |

Marjorie Barrick’s involvement in UNLV and the community went far beyond her time in the classroom. Here's the story of one of our campus' pioneers.

A group of medical students walk down a sunlit hall
UNLV History |

From a suggestion in an economic impact report to graduating its charter class in just 10 years. Here's how the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV got here and how it will shape health care in Southern Nevada.

Two women in white coats talking to each other
UNLV History |

Scholarships for the charter class relieve financial burden for future health care providers.

Library building at dusk with Las Vegas Strip in background
Business and Community |

Annual Rebels Give event turns to the sometimes subtle and rich ways that philanthropy ties together UNLV and Las Vegans.

Rebels Give logo on red background
Business and Community |

Rebels Give is a 1,957-minute fundraising drive (in honor of the date of UNLV’s founding) that encourages the community to get involved and support campus programs.

U.N.L.V. President Keith E. Whitfield
Business and Community |

Rebels Give - UNLV's annual day of giving - is scheduled for March 2-3.

Exterior view of Thomas & Mack Center, Cox Pavilion and Mendenhall Center
Athletics |

James J. Baumberger Estate gift of $8 million is the largest in UNLV Athletics history.

A man and woman pose in front of a Maryland Parkway building
People |

Alumnus and former professor acknowledges role UNLV had in his career through planned gift.

Professor Nancy Lough standing in front of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
People |

Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.