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Graduate College Alumni

All UNLV graduate alumni, regardless of degree program, are a part of the graduate alumni community. We value your legacy and your
expertise, and we hope that you will consider engaging with us in support of current graduate students and Graduate College initiatives that
support graduate programs and provide supplemental learning opportunities to enhance students’ professional and career development.

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Grad Alumni Ambassadors

Grad Alumni Ambassadors are UNLV graduate degree holders who work with the Graduate College to help represent the graduate alumni body. Goals include building a strong graduate alumni community; working with the Graduate College to extend mentorship and professional development opportunities to current students; and strengthening ties between the Graduate College, alumni, and our broader community members.

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All UNLV graduate alumni, regardless of degree program, are eligible to volunteer as Grad Alumni Ambassadors. Ambassadors will work closely with Graduate College staff and the Dean to achieve these goals. The UNLV Graduate College will host one-hour informational conference calls each semester during which Grad Alumni Ambassadors will have the opportunity to hear updates from campus and ask questions.

To learn more about Grad Alumni Ambassadors, please contact Katherine Freund, the Graduate College Director of Development, at 702-895-3429 or katherine.freund@unlv.edu

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The Grad Academy

The Grad Academy provides comprehensive career and professional development opportunities to prospective and current graduate and professional students. The academy includes four academic support certifications; six programs; and an array of workshops, trainings, and seminars all designed to cultivate specialized skill sets that prepare graduate students for employment as leaders in their fields.

Interested in volunteering to share your experience with current graduate students by sitting on a Grad Academy workshop panel? Please complete the volunteer form or contact the Graduate College at 702-895-3320 or gradcollege@unlv.edu.

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Graduate College Alumni of the Year

Each year for more than 40 years, the UNLV Alumni Association has recognized exceptional alumni or their outstanding achievements, leadership, and service to the university and throughout the community.

Past Graduate College honorees include:

Greg Lull ’02 M.S. ’06

2021 Greg Lull ’02 M.S. ’06

Christine Robinson

2020 Christine Robinson, M.A. '92

Constance J. Brooks

2019 Constance J. Brooks, Ph.D. '04 '12

Michael J. Gordon

2018 Michael J. Gordon, Ph.D. '08 '13

Lisa Danielson

2017 Lisa Danielson, Ph.D. '98

Cheryl Strabala

2016 Cheryl Strabala, M.Ed. '80

UNLV Graduate Community News

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UNLV research team says high blood sugar levels appear to weaken function in key part of brain, mimicking Alzheimer’s.

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The associate vice provost of academic effectiveness plays a key role in the accreditation process. 

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The Grad Academy director oversees development opportunities, including the Rebel Grad Slam 3 Minute Thesis Competition.

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Author, activist, and alum Dennis McBride on how classmates and allies established one of the city’s first LGBTQ organizations — the Gay Academic Union.

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Neuropsychiatric disorder researcher finds success by setting goals just out of reach and sharing the journey to achieve them.

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Psychology professor's research helps provide a more thorough understanding of autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and developmental epilepsies.

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