News: UNLV Foundation
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Kris Engelstad McGarry and the Engelstad Family Foundation are helping make the dreams of dozens of UNLV School of Medicine students come true.
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How the Mother of Dragons helps this mother of three teens.
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From UNLV Magazine fall 2018 issue
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A member of the UNLV School of Medicine's inaugural class reflects on past adversities that led to success.
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UNLV dental students travel to South America to help those in need
UNLV researcher making strides in brain research.
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Donors step up to support UNLV programs that serve the community in the aftermath of October 1 shooting.
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Learn more about the namesake of UNLV’s basketball practice center and engineering programs for undergraduates.
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Undergraduate Honors College student Sophia Quinton has overcome personal adversity to win prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
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Gregory Lee can’t wait to bring his international food and beverage experience, love for adventure, and fascination with wine to the annual scholarship fundraiser.
Each Founder invests in the future of their industry through $2.5 million contributions to the construction of Hospitality Hall.
Here's a few tales from 2017 sure to make you smile.