News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

woman in mask in front of large artwork
Arts and Culture |

After a semester of learning the behind-the-scenes operations at the Barrick, junior J. Walsea offers advice for any student seeking internships as the pandemic rages on.

First-generation college student Kiara Sims
People |

Kiara Sims is one first-gen student who is making the donors who support her education — and her mother — proud.

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Campus News |

New head of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement understands the key role UNLV plays in expanding opportunities for the Nevadans.

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Campus News |

While navigating the challenges of a global pandemic, UNLV’s Engineers Without Borders student chapter is building a better world through philanthropy.

A man leands against a wall with his arms folded
People |

Silver State Award-winner Larry Ruvo is still charging hard into philanthropy, just like he has for more than 40 years.

A man reclines in a chair
People |

Alumnus Oliver Wu now recruits UNLV students for their career ambition, can-do attitude, and ability to communicate with diverse people.

A man holds up a UNLV license plate reading "Piotr"
People |

College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year Piotr Tomasik has been involved in several startups since his 2009 commencement.

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People |

This new employee in the career services office wants others across campus to join him in helping students on their career journeys.

A doctor stands next to a piece of medical equipment
People |

Doctor tracks down the UNLV administrator who helped him succeed years ago.

Lisa Levine
People |

A Scholarship Fund Honoring Regent Sam Lieberman Draws Community Support

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Research |

Alumnus Andrew Nordin develops technique that provides clearest view yet of how the brain responds to obstacles when people are walking or running.

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Campus News |

Nationally recognized program builds critical thinking through times of crisis but faces funding problems.