News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
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Nearly 35 years after shining on the softball diamond, Christine Parris returns to campus for a well-deserved induction into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame.
This philanthropy pro helps UNLV donors plan to support the people and causes they love.
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The Nevada Small Business Development Center brings resources for microbusiness owners to the heart of a community.
The native Nevadan and triple alumna is devoted to making our community better through the Nevada Institute for Children's Research & Policy.
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The College Opportunity Program provides access to online certificate and degree programs, at no cost to MGM Resorts Employees.
Group offers opportunities for exploration and growth of Las Vegas fashion industry — and themselves.
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San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is supporting Native culture on campus and bolstering tribal gaming nationwide.
He was named the 2024 Junior Administrative Faculty of the Year.
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Legendary men’s golf coach Dwaine Knight and former NFL standout Talance Sawyer are among those enshrined as part of class of 2024.
This biomedical researcher takes you behind — and under — the lens to learn about his zeal for AI, the iPhone, his camera, and his students.
MGM Resorts International helps UNLV resolve bottlenecks in internships for future practitioners.
Despite a guidance counselor's naysaying, the former UNLV president has racked up a lifetime of achievements too long to list.