A Lifetime of Giving Back: Tony and Elaine Sanchez
University Libraries Alumni of the Year honorees Tony and Elaine Sanchez have spent their careers and volunteer work supporting education, libraries, and their Southern Nevada community.
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.
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.