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Alumni & Friends

When you graduate from the UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality, you join an alumni family of some of the most elite hospitality professionals in the world. And they all got their start right here!

Meet Our Harrah College of Hospitality Alumni

With careers spanning every hospitality sector and market, our College of Hospitality alumni are the undisputed leaders of the global hospitality industry. They are the CEOs, the business owners, and the entrepreneurs redefining the “fun” economy by delivering innovative, unforgettable experiences to guests around the world.

Meet our Alumni

Be Part of the College of Hospitality Alumni & Friends Community

With the support of the college’s Bob Boughner Center for Career and Alumni Services, you’ll receive regular opportunities to stay connected with fellow alumni, engage with current students & faculty, and contribute to the success of your alma mater.

Your involvement and/or support can take many forms:

  • 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:

Complete Interest Form
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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

Michael Berk

Michael Berk, ’98 BS Hotel Administration, recently became director of catering for JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek. He will lead the team of catering and event managers. He has spent the majority of his career with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, most recently serving as the director of catering at the Four Seasons Denver. He also has worked at Four Seasons Jackson Hole (Wyoming) and Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas.

Diane Dukes

Diane Simonson Dukes, '90 BS Hotel Administration, recently was awarded the Best Meeting Professional for 2020 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Minnesota Meetings & Events. Last year, she was promoted to vice president of meetings & events within the non-profit association where she has worked for 15 years.  In 2019, she and her husband celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary back where it all started — Las Vegas!  Her passions are travel and American history, and she says she often is lucky enough to combine both interests. She has visited all 50 states (some many times) and now is working on seeing all the national parks and presidential libraries. She has seen nine out of 14 libraries and visited almost 40 national parks. She tries to plan her vacations around which park or library she wants to see next. The couple lives in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Meet the Team

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

Maggie Hausbeck '22

Assistant Dean of External Affairs
Margaret Hausbeck
Mail Code: 6021
Phone: 702-895-1052
Fax: 702-895-4109
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Missy Arendash

Director of Events & Engagement
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Office: HOS 414
Mail Code: 6021
Phone: 702-895-5503
Fax: 702-895-4872
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