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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:

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:

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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

Laurel Hill

Laurel Hill,  '15 BS Hotel Administration, is part of Marriott International's Voyage leadership development program. She is based at the Irvine Marriott in California. While she initially asked to be part of Voyage's sales program, she switched to housekeeping because the program was seeking someone who was fluent in Spanish and had experience in that area. She had gained experience in housekeeping while at UNLV when she participated in MGM Resorts International's hospitality internship program at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. In her current job she is involved with an innovative next-generation housekeeping system and in-room recycling program. Next-generation housekeeping expedites the rooms to the housekeepers based on priority, using ITouches rather than old-school clipboards. She said that allows for enhanced communication with special requests, better guest service, and higher departmental productivity. The in-room recycling program is a gage for the company to see how the guests feel about recycling. She lives in Irvine.

Michael Rossolo

Michael Rossolo, ’04 BS Hotel Administration, ’12 MS Hotel Administration, has been promoted to director of revenue management at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The hotel is undergoing a major renovation with the goal of making it one of the premiere resorts on the island and a flagship Marriott resort. He has worked for Marriott International for 15 years. He lives in Kihei.

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

Missy Arendash

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

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