Alumni & Friends
Welcome to our family
As an alumni of the College of Engineering, you are joining more than 6,000 other accomplished graduates and professionals who have learned in our classrooms and worked in our labs over the last 35+ years.
Your interest and support provides the resources, expertise and experiences that will help our current and future students succeed.
Get Involved
There are many ways you can get involved with fellow alumni, the college, and today’s students!
Become a Mentor
Our students need you! UNLV’s Rebels Forward is a mentorship program designed to provide a longer-term relationship between UNLV students and industry professionals. View details on the Rebels Forward Mentoring Program website.
Join the College of Engineering Alumni Board
You can put your time, skills and resources to good use by giving back to the College and the University by joining the College of Engineering Alumni Board. To find out about open positions, roles and responsibilities, email Bradford Colton at bradfordcolton@cox.net.
Bring Your Knowledge to Campus
Is your company hiring? Do you have internship opportunities or information that could be valuable to our student body? Request to hold an information session. Contact Marian Mason at marian.mason@unlv.edu.
Hire a Student or Graduate
UNLV’s online employment portal Handshake serves employers seeking to hire UNLV talent. Sign up and post your open positions with Engineering Career Services.
Volunteer Your Time
There are several opportunities throughout the year where we could definitely use your help: such as helping at events like Senior Design or the Academy of Engineering, serving as a competition judge, or in our homecoming booth; we’ll reach out to you with options throughout the year.
Support the College of Engineering
Whether it is an annual donation for scholarships, the naming of a space in our new Advanced Engineering Building, or a planned gift, we appreciate your support. Check out how you can support the College and our future alumni.
Academy of Engineering
Another great way of getting involved is by nominating a fellow alumni for the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award. Nominations are accepted year-round.
Let’s Stay Connected
Share Your Accomplishments
Share your accomplishments with UNLV through Class Notes.
Submit your news, appointments, honors and awards for recognition online and in print.
Follow the College on Social Media
College of Engineering Alumni Chapter Board of Directors
- President - Bradford Colton (’94 BS Mechanical Engineering)
- Vice President - Justin Veilleux (’04 BS Computer Engineering, ‘21 MBA)
- Treasurer - Steven Pay (’94 BS & ’00 MS Electrical Engineering)
- Secretary - Pete Elton (’96 BS Computer Science)
- Immediate Past-President - Mike Plinski (’95 BS & ’98 MS Mechanical Engineering)
- Past-President, Board Member - Carrie Porterfield (’90 BS Computer Science, ’13 MBA)
- Board Member - Gerry Martinez (’94 BS Electrical Engineering)
Class Notes
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.