Carrie Jeffrey (Nursing) was honored with the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award for the 2021-22 school year. Jeffrey currently works at Weber State University. She is a third-year Ph.D. student on the nursing education track at UNLV.
Placing Books in Children's Homes: Laurie Hartig and Lisa K. Habighorst
The College of Education Alumnae of the Year co-founded Spread the Word Nevada, expanding access to books and literacy resources for young readers across the state.
The internationally recognized architect and College of Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year has built a practice inspired by Southern Nevada while mentoring the next generation of designers.
Building a Better Path for Foster Families: Laura “Ali” Caliendo
Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year founded Foster Kinship to support relatives raising children in foster care. The nonprofit has since helped nearly 24,000 Nevada children.
