From advancing their professions to improving the lives of others, this year’s honorees are putting their expertise to work in ways that reflect the values and experiences they gained at UNLV.
For more than 50 years, the UNLV Alumni Association has been recognizing members of the Rebel community whose work and accomplishments have brought distinction to the university. The Alumni of the Year awards offer a chance to celebrate those stories and the different paths UNLV graduates have taken since leaving campus.
The honorees will be recognized during Homecoming Week at the association’s annual awards dinner.
The Dental Medicine Alumnus of the Year founded UNLV’s veterans dental clinic to expand access to care while teaching dental students the value of service.
The Public Health Alumnus of the Year addressed critical need by spearheading the first accredited, hospital-based paramedic training program in Las Vegas.
The Nursing Alumni of the Year met at UNLV and have since built distinct careers in patient care and behavioral health leadership while raising their family in Las Vegas.
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Alumnus of the Year left biotechnology to join UNLV’s charter class. Now he's teaching the next generation of physicians.
The Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year has built an international career in sports medicine and safety, working with Japan’s Olympic teams and World Baseball Classic tournaments.
The Honors College Alumnus of the Year says UNLV gave him the confidence to tackle complex problems, a skill he now puts to work as a software engineer at Google.
The College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year helps homeowners and community associations navigate property rules and controversies in contract law.
The William S. Boyd School of Law's Alumnus of the Year has worn three different uniforms as a public servant.
The director of UNLV's Tribal Education Initiative has been named the Graduate College Alumna of the Year for her work expanding opportunities for Indigenous students.
