Topic: awards

Shaping the Economy Through Policy
Paul Moradkhan
People | October 10, 2018

Honors College Alumnus of the Year Paul Moradkhan keeps the region's ledgers in the black through his work with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

Confidence Through Mentor Relationships
Brenda Weksler
People | October 10, 2018

Boyd School of Law Alumna of the Year Brenda Weksler says mentors helped push her to greatness.

Stranger in a Strange Land Made Welcome
Michael Gordon
People | October 10, 2018

Graduate College Alumnus of the Year Michael Gordon got a big boost when he was new in this country.

Giving Thanks on the Gridiron
person wearing a broncos hat
People | October 10, 2018

College of Education Alumnus of the Year Wayne Nunnely credits it all to football coach Bill Ireland.

A Staunch Champion for UNLV
Mark Fine
People | October 9, 2018

Silver State Award winner Mark Fine has helped provide crucial support for the university from the community.

At the Front of the Pack in Fiscal Policy
Jerry Aguero
People | October 9, 2018

An early meeting with a professor led Jeremy Aguero, the 2018 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, to law school and beyond.

Faculty Members Who Know the Value of Kindness
Brenden O'Toole and Mohamed Trabia
People | October 9, 2018

Brenden O'Toole, Mohamed Trabia, and Bernard Malamud all received valuable mentoring as students, and now try to repay it with younger generations.

Transforming His New Home
Michael Gordon
People | October 9, 2018

The Rotary Club made it possible for Achievement in Service Award winner Michael Gordon to come to UNLV. Now he's giving back to the city.

2018 UNLV Alumni of the Year Honorees
U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Campus News | October 1, 2018

Meet the exceptional individuals who represent the ideals of higher learning and Rebel pride.