News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Scott Hoffman sits on the Honors College sign outside the UNLV Honors College
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For nearly two decades, the Honors College Alumnus of the Year has been on the same mission: Make sure every UNLV student has a fulfilling college experience.

From left, Wyndee Forest and Dave Forrest each hold beers while seated at a table at their CraftHaus Brewery
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Raise a toast to the Hospitality College Alumni of Year and CraftHaus Brewery owners for serving their community and alma mater.

students practicing xrays within a lab
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Sparked by the connection of two alumni, the partnership is key to UNLV being the top producer of radiologic technologists in Nevada.

Lynn Manning John poses in the desert facing to her left
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The College of Education Alumna of the Year works to land much-needed funding for the school where her educational journey began — and where she returned as principal.

Portrait of Kara Peterson holding a rock.
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The development director helps build the future STEM workforce by connecting donors to student programs.

woman with crossed arms stands in front of Boyd School of Law sign
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Unexpected challenges couldn't keep Catherine Msumali from making it to UNLV and (finally) enrolling in Boyd Law’s gaming law and regulation grad program.

woman sits on quilt made of shirts with wreath in her lap
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The associate director for Lee Business School's Career and Professional Development Office uses her experiences as both a faculty member and alum to mentor students.

a park ranger speaks with visitors at Ice Age Fossils Park in Nevada
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Geoscience graduate Dawn Reynoso helps create Ice Age Fossils State Park.

man looking to side with banner that reads 'REB' in the background
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The Facilities Management project manager has been leading a collaborative effort to improve and update the security for Frank and Estella Beam Hall.

cropped photo of man in suit standing with hands clasped
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Dr. John Pierce creates a scholarship to support student veterans in UNLV's School of Integrated Health Sciences.

man wearing Olympics shirt and medal leans against glass wall
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The three-time Olympian and UNLV alumnus changes course from BMX competitor to NBC commentator for the Summer Olympics.

Members of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2028 during orientation week.
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Members of the class of 2028 were treated to a week full of activities where they were introduced to the medical school and their fellow classmates.