A Toast to Generosity
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After a career in the beer industry, Silver State Award winner Aldo Madrigrano and his wife, Dawn, left Wisconsin for Las Vegas and immediately began investing in their new community. Priority No. 1: UNLV.
The Reluctant Professor
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When the dream of being a pro athlete failed to materialize, James Navalta followed in his father’s academic footsteps. Now, the kinesiology professor is the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award winner.
The Grateful Rebel
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David Ross credits UNLV for helping him fulfill his boyhood dream of reaching the pinnacle of the casino management business. Which is why the 2025 Fred C. Albrecht Outstanding Alumnus is always there whenever his alma mater needs him.
Heather Brown: Living a Life that Matters
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Whether uplifting small businesses, supporting her alma mater, or championing student success as a Nevada regent, this year’s Achievement in Service Award recipient is happy to lend a helping hand.
Making the Grade
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Two decades after discovering a passion for teaching that she didn’t know she had, two-time grad Debbie Palacios is the College of Education Alumna of the Year.
Find Balance at Work Through UNLV’s Ergonomics and Wellness Programs for Faculty and Staff
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Personalized workstation assessments and wellness offerings help faculty and staff prevent injuries and have a healthier workday.
The Life of Showgirl Through UNLV Special Collections
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Costume sketches, photos, programs, and rare materials showcase the dazzling history of Las Vegas showgirls.
UNLV’s AiR Hub Weighs Risks and Rewards of AI in Gaming
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This latest initiative from the International Gaming Institute is setting the standard for ethical AI use in the industry.
They’re All Smiles
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Nadim Guirguis and Megan Tufteland pivoted in their careers, they found dentistry. That led the Dental Medicine Alumni of the Year to UNLV — and to each other.
Motivation That's More than Mid: Insights from UNLV students
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As the weather starts to finally feel like fall, students give their take on the UNLV experience.
UNLV Among Select Group of Higher Ed Institutions Nationwide to Earn 2025 Seal of Excelencia for Student Success
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UNLV is one of just 18 higher education institutions, and the first from Nevada, to earn certification this year from the national Excelencia in Education network.   
A Calling To Care
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Medical student Maria Isabelle Avenido is inspired to pursue a medical career where the emphasis is for equitable access.