News: UNLV Foundation

Dean Grinvald, Justice Douglas, and Will Sykes stand by law school signage
Campus News |

William T. and Brianne M. Sykes donate $60,000 to William S. Boyd School of Law pre-law program in honor of Justice Michael L. Douglas.

Wearing a dark blue suit and blue tie, 2024 UNLV Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Randy Garcia poses with his hands in his pants pockets in front of logo for his company, the Investment Counsel Company
People |

After founding an investment firm, Randy Garcia has generously (and gratefully) invested in his alma mater. 

Portrait of Marco Benvenuti
People |

Gift from Las Vegas business icon and 2002 graduate Marco Benvenuti provides opportunities for students beyond the classroom.

older man speaking in front of audience
People |

Despite a guidance counselor's naysaying, the former UNLV president has racked up a lifetime of achievements too long to list.

woman in red shawl sitting in front of wall of historic photos
People |

The Oral History Research Center and its inaugural director, Claytee White, celebrate 20 years.

photo illustration of woman holding UNLV pendant
People |

This fundraiser is the ultimate hype woman – and she makes a mean chocolate chip cookie, too!

woman in doctor's coat outdoors
People |

Undergraduate research experiences helped Jordyn Farewell strengthen her academic performance and get into med school.

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.

Michael Daubs headshot
Campus News |

The Optum Dr. Tony and Renee Marlon Endowed Chair at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been awarded to the man who created the state's first orthopaedics residency program.

Museum exterior
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 woman sits at a table with her mortarboard in front of her.
People |

HOPE Scholar Theresa Butler earns her bachelor's and dives into public policy based on her experience.

Renee Rivera-Ghelfi smiling while working at her computer.
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The alumni engagement events coordinator makes the plans to make people happy.