News: UNLV Foundation
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Despite a guidance counselor's naysaying, the former UNLV president has racked up a lifetime of achievements too long to list.
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The Oral History Research Center and its inaugural director, Claytee White, celebrate 20 years.
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This fundraiser is the ultimate hype woman – and she makes a mean chocolate chip cookie, too!
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Undergraduate research experiences helped Jordyn Farewell strengthen her academic performance and get into med school.
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Campus tradition raises funds for scholarship while spreading holiday cheer. Here's the back story and how you can participate this year.
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Philanthropist and Lee Business School namesake remembered for his generosity and commitment to education.
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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.
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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.
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HOPE Scholar Theresa Butler earns her bachelor's and dives into public policy based on her experience.
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The alumni engagement events coordinator makes the plans to make people happy.
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From the Solar Decathlon to student scholarships, Commercial Roofers helps students rise to demands of challenging field.
Nontraditional student scholars benefit from re-entry scholarships.