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Alumni & Friends

When you graduate from the UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality you instantly join an elite alumni family consisting of some of the most accomplished and influential hospitality professionals in the industry today.

With the support of the college’s dedicated Career and Alumni Services team, you’ll enjoy ample opportunities to stay connected with fellow alumni, engage with current students & faculty, and contribute to the success of your alma mater.

There are So Many Ways to Connect with Our Alumni & Friends Community

The college’s Bob Boughner Center for Alumni and Career Services is the college’s one-stop-shop for Hospitality College alumni and friends who are interested in partnering with the college and supporting our students.

As an alumni or industry partner, you may wish to:

  • Recruit students: We’ll help you promote your job, internship, and volunteer opportunities to students.
  • Search for a job: We have on-campus resources and industry connections to support you in your job search.
  • Volunteer your time: We’re always seeking new members for our Alumni Chapter Board and event volunteers.
  • Become a mentor: Help a student grow by providing professional advice and support. 
  • Be a guest speaker: Share your professional expertise with students by speaking in a class or on an industry panel.
  • Make a gift: Select a college fund that aligns with your passion. We also offer personalized sidewalk pavers for purchase.

Share your interests with us, and we’ll help you find the opportunity that is right for you:

Join Us At an Event

Whether it’s at an alumni mixer, Homecoming, or a Rebel game, Hospitality Alumni love to get together! Check out our calendar for local, national, and international alumni events:

Events

How UNLV Graduates are Changing the World

Harrah College of Hospitality graduates are using their UNLV experience to shape the hospitality and tourism industry. They’re leveraging classroom knowledge and hands-on skills to make an impact in the real world.

We are Rebels Forever!

It's our goal to engage all alumni in support of the college and UNLV. By eliminating Alumni Association membership dues, we've created a comprehensive community of connected Rebels. Read more about Rebels Forever membership, service, and benefits.

Help Us Keep You in the Loop

As true hospitality enthusiasts, we love sharing college updates and engagement opportunities with our alumni and friends. Help us keep you informed by updating your preferred contact information. Also, remember to follow us on social media for the latest on Hospitality College alumni, events, faculty & staff, and students.

Class Notes

Trevor Hewitt

Trevor Hewitt, ’11 Master of Hotel Administration, continues to expand his Pizza Rock by Tony Gemignani and Slice House restaurants. Three new restaurants have opened in Las Vegas in the last year and four more are on the way. A total of 10 operate in Nevada and California.

Alan Mann

Alan Mann, ’81 BS Hotel Administration, is a senior vice president for wealth management with Merrill Lynch in Las Vegas. He has been in the financial services industry for 31 years, 24 of those with the investment firm of Morgan Stanley. He has held board positions with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southern Nevada as well as Olive Crest foster placement service. He is a court-appointed special advocate for children in the foster care system. Alan and his wife of 30 years, Dena, have three grown children and live in Henderson.  

Meet the Team

We’re here to answer your questions, so please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Margaret Hausbeck

Assistant Dean of External Affairs
Margaret Hausbeck
Mail Code: 6021
Phone: 702-895-1052

Missy Arendash

Director of Events & Engagement
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Office: HOS 414
Mail Code: 6021
Phone: 702-895-5503