Tribute and memorial gifts to UNLV are a lasting recognition to the special role someone played in your life and/or with UNLV. These wonderful gifts honor and remember an individual’s dedication to a program, field of study, personal interest, or excellence in industry. Your memorial gift may support any college or program and may be given by an individual or a group.

Establish a tribute or memorial gift through:

Outright gifts of cash of any amount may be made at any time to honor milestone achievements such as graduations or retirements or in memory of a special individual. Make your gift using our online giving form or return this tribute form by fax or mail.

Estate plans provide for bequests in your will that provide funding after your lifetime. Visit our estate planning page for more information.

Endowments fund scholarships, fellowships, professorships, research, and special programs in perpetuity. The UNLV Foundation has a current list of endowment opportunities, including scholarships that may be fully funded beginning at $25,000.

Our staff is pleased to work with you to recognize your honoree in the most memorable and appropriate way. Your honoree might be named in a report or program or inscribed on a plaque. Grants or prizes to deserving individuals may be awarded in honor or memory of your honoree. For a substantial gift, your honoree's name may be placed on a room, an auditorium, or even a building. Please call our staff to discuss your personal wishes and circumstances.

If you are considering a tribute or memorial gift, please contact:

Deborah A. Young, CFRE
Director of Scholarship and Tribute Giving
(702) 895-2818

If you are planning to include UNLV in your will, please contact:

Bud Beekman
Director of Gift Planning
(702) 895-2841