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Alumni

In 1957, UNLV set forward its first graduating class. You are part of a special tradition - a tradition of excellence in education, service as professionals, and support of future alumni. Wherever your life’s work takes you, we hope UNLV and the College of Education will always feel like “home” to you.

With an alumni base of more than 24,000 and growing each year, we encourage our graduates to take advantage of the variety of services and opportunities available to support them and their families. UNLV alumni are encouraged to support the values of higher learning through advocacy, involvement, and giving.

Get Involved

With the growth of our research and academic programs, there are a number of ways for alumni to get involved. If you're interested in:

  • Mentoring pre-service and new teachers
  • Participating in research opportunities
  • Supporting our recruitment efforts by meeting with prospective students
  • Serving on the college’s alumni chapter board
  • Participating in a panel or networking event

Please let us know by completing this involvement interest form.

Jennifer Oshiro Rivers
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Jenn Oshiro Rivers '05 '08 M.Ed.

Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Phone: 702-895-3375
Email: jennifer.oshiro@unlv.edu

 

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We want to hear from you! Submit your news, appointments, accomplishments, honors, and awards. We'll share your news with alumni and current students.

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Lead Through the Alumni Chapter

Our Alumni Chapter aims to benefit the UNLV community and next generation of professionals through outreach, engagement, and philanthropy.

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Recognize and Honor Our Graduates

Our alumni are amazing and we celebrate their many contributions through specific college awards as well as those through the UNLV Alumni Association.

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Continue Developing

Keep up with the latest research and best practices through our many professional development opportunities. The latest events are always listed on our college calendar.

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Mentor the Next Generation

Share your experience and expertise as an alumni mentor to a current undergraduate student in any of our majors. Additionally, contact us if you are interested in supporting a pre-service teacher at your school.

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Request Program Verification

Need to get verification of your degree for teaching outside Nevada? Submit the details of your request and upload any forms you need online and a member of our team will process it within 7-10 business days.

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Alumni News and Announcements

Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth León Zaragoza ‘19 ‘23
Name: Elizabeth León Zaragoza  Degrees: Class of 2019 MSK Kinesiology, Class of 2023 PhD Higher Education Current Role: Assistant Professor - Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue your degree in higher education? I came to Vegas to work as a GA in the athletic training program, drawn by my passion for interacting with…
Spring 2024 Wonderful Washoe Rebel!
Congratulations to our Spring 2024 Wonderful Washoe Rebel Jennifer Dahlen ‘00 (BA Elem Ed). Jennifer serves as Dean of Students at Nick Poulakias Elementary School in Reno, NV. Throughout her career, she has helped thousands of students and families, secured grants, and served at the state level.  We would also like to congratulate our Honorable Mention Kim Polson ‘96 (BS Elem Ed). She has…
Nominate a Wonderful Washoe Rebel!
The College of Education proudly announces the Wonderful Washoe Rebel, an alum recognition program. We want to recognize the outstanding College of Education alums who live and/or work in Washoe County. Educators, administrators, counselors, human service professionals, higher education staff, and anyone with a UNLV College of Education degree! Do you know a Rebel who has gone above and beyond…

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Events

  • Apr 26: College of Education Alumni Campus Tour

    When was the last time you visited UNLV? College of Education alumni are invited back to campus for a custom 60-minute campus golf cart tour. Reminisce about the time you spent here for your studies and activities and check…

  • Apr 27: 30th Anniversary Open House at The Center for Urban Water Conservation

    The Center for Urban Water Conservation, a joint research facility for UNLV and UNR, supported by the City of North Las Vegas, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with an open house. Learn about gardening from the experts,…

  • May 01: Webinar: Expanding Students' Worldviews: Assessing and Activating Globalization at Colleges and Universities

    What can staff, faculty, and administrators do to ensure we are creating "global citizens" with "global consciousness" as many institutions' missions and visions proclaim? Linc Johnson, Ed.D., will be presenting an engaging…

  • May 18: Phoenix Alumni Event - UNLV Hustlin' Rebels' vs ASU Baseball Pregame

    The UNLV Alumni Association invites you and a guest to join us at Phoenix Municipal Stadium for an exciting evening of Hustlin' Rebels' baseball and networking with UNLV alumni in the Phoenix area. Throughout the evening,…

  • Aug 02: College of Education Alumni Campus Tour

    When was the last time you visited UNLV? College of Education alumni are invited back to campus for a custom 60-minute campus golf cart tour. Reminisce about the time you spent here for your studies and activities and check…

  • Nov 05: College of Education Alumni Campus Tour

    When was the last time you visited UNLV? College of Education alumni are invited back to campus for a custom 60-minute campus golf cart tour. Reminisce about the time you spent here for your studies and activities and check…

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Marion Smith Jr.

Marion Smith Jr., '02 BS Education, serves as the assistant state superintendent of Instructional Programs and Services for the Maryland State Department of Education. In this role, he provides leadership, research-based expertise, and strategic oversight for all programs, projects, and initiatives related to instructional programs and services across the state of Maryland. Prior to MSDE, Smith was the chief academic officer/deputy superintendent of academics for St. Louis Public Schools. He was the first Black administrator and first Black superintendent of schools for Summit School District in Summit County, Colorado. Additionally, Smith held leadership roles within Puget Sound Educational Service District in Washington state; TechSmart Inc.; Kent School District; Seattle Public Schools; Scholar Academies in Pennsylvania; and Clark County School District in Nevada. He began his career as a secondary English language arts teacher Las Vegas. He is the co-author of the Racial Equity Adaptive Leadership Framework; the co-designer and co-facilitator of the "Coaching and Leading for Racial Equity" series; and founder and owner of Educate to Liberate Consulting.  

Matt Radmanovich

Matt Radmanovich, '12 MS Sport Management, recently joined Thrill One Sports & Entertainment as vice president of communications. Thrill One Sports & Entertainment is a cutting-edge content company that thrives at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. Established in 2020, Thrill One brings together the dynamic resources of Nitro Circus, Nitrocross, Street League Skateboarding (SLS), and SuperJacket Productions. 

Jennifer Lougee and Adriana Reynaga

Jennifer Lougee, 21 M.Ed English Language Learning, and Adriana Reynaga, 08 BA Elementary Education, have started a new business called Great Minds Education LLC. After a combined 41 years of teaching experience, the last 10-plus years in the Clark County School District, they decided to take their knowledge and principles of education and create educational materials and workbooks for children ages 3 to 10. Check them out on Amazon and coming soon to Etsy!

Melissa Lemoine

Melissa Lemoine, '99 Elementary Education, started her teaching career in 1999 at Wengert Elementary, a blue ribbon school. She moved to Ober Elementary and taught third grade for 10 years. Lemoine has taught in the charter at Doral Academy, fourth grade, for five years. She is thrilled to be working at Gunderson Middle School as the eighth grade health teacher and to have received her health endorsement! Besides teaching, Lemoine enjoys swimming, hanging out with friends and family, and watching her high school son play basketball.

Rebels Forever!

Once you’ve been a Rebel, you’re always a Rebel! Check out UNLV’s Rebels Forever program to find out all the benefits and perks of being a UNLV Rebel Forever.