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An Early First-hand Look at Dentistry Paid Dividends
Dr. Ashley Hoban, School of Dental Medicine Alumna of the Year, keeps kids smiling.
One-Time Unconventional Student Gives Expertise Back to Southern Nevada
College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year Mike Maier helps show tech start-ups the way.
Banding Together to Advance Healthcare
Nursing Alumna of the Year Maileen Ulep launched nurses network to share information and foster collaboration in the region.
A Mentor Led to Building Big Things
College of Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year Michael Del Gatto helped bring Hospitality Hall to life.
A Simple Act of Human Connection
Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year Judy Tudor had her priorities reorganized because someone took the time to be kind.
The $100 Million Woman
College of Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year Jeanne Hamrick helps keep the funds flowing to Southern Nevada charities.
Embodying the Relationship Between Gaming and UNLV
William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Alumnus of the Year David Ross learned early that being part of the gaming industry means giving back.
Shaping the Economy Through Policy
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
Boyd School of Law Alumna of the Year Brenda Weksler says mentors helped push her to greatness.
Stranger in a Strange Land Made Welcome
Graduate College Alumnus of the Year Michael Gordon got a big boost when he was new in this country.
Giving Thanks on the Gridiron
College of Education Alumnus of the Year Wayne Nunnely credits it all to football coach Bill Ireland.
A Staunch Champion for UNLV
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
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, Mohamed Trabia, and Bernard Malamud all received valuable mentoring as students, and now try to repay it with younger generations.
Transforming His New Home
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
Meet the exceptional individuals who represent the ideals of higher learning and Rebel pride.
The Bounce-Back Events Arranger of Faculty Affairs
This year’s top Classified Employee of the Year says the most daring thing she’s ever done ended with a thud.
The Etiquette-Dispensing, Patience-Praying Comedian of Special Collections
With retirement on the horizon, this Classified Employee of the Year winner is considering trying her hand at comedy on YouTube.