News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
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International student Shangjia Zhang lands a highly competitive NASA grant and UNLV graduate fellowship.
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Community support will fund future scholarships in accounting, information systems, and Japanese studies.
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Architect Aaron Malmedal leads the design of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix’s pit building.
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The web communications specialist is here to turn your content from mid to Gucci. No cap.
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Alumna Rosedaveia Howell is the first UNLV recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association's Minority Scholarship.
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The Holiday Card Scholarship campaign has raised over $160,000 and awarded scholarships to over 50 UNLV students.
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Amanda Osse is the first recipient of the award named in honor of Nathan Lindsay, who passed away after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.
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The U.S. Department of Education administrator has built a career in supporting public school students and adults with disabilities.
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Spirited competitions. Nail-biting wins. Time-honored traditions. A homecoming week to remember.
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The Silver State Award recipient extends his business philosophy of cultivating a family culture to his many philanthropic causes.
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The Outstanding Faculty Award winner has spent over 40 years helping us understand health behavior.
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The Patrick T. Smith Achievement in Service Award winner helped establish scholarship funds and launch a new center at Lee Business School.