Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement News
The Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement strives to build meaningful relationships with UNLV alumni and steward private investment in the university. We do this by supporting the mission and vision of the UNLV Foundation and the UNLV Alumni Association, two 501(c)3 organizations.
Current Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement News
The director of UNLV’s Cannabis Policy Institute helps students get in on the ground floor of a growing industry.
Daniel Villanueva returns to the School of Life Sciences to help address challenges facing the endangered Devils Hole pupfish.
Alumnus Charles Gianelloni brings a business-minded approach to law that traces back to a commercial lease detail he never forgot.
UNLV alumna Yvette Wintermute’s legacy of kindness and care continues through scholarships established by her twin sister, fellow alumna Yvonne Hicks.
Created in honor of longtime staff member, a new geoscience scholarship celebrates 50 years of change while helping the next generation of scientists.
The administrative faculty honoree has built her career around helping students find confidence, direction, and community.
Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement In The News
Recently Silver State Schools Credit Union and the UNLV Alumni Association launched the Rebels Forever Affinity Card program, giving you a new way to support the Rebel community through everyday purchases. Here with an update on the program is Scott A. Arkills, President/CEO of Silver State Schools Credit Union.
Silver State Schools Credit Union is strengthening its connection to higher education with a new partnership with the UNLV Alumni Association.
UNLV's Alumni Association is holding its annual Scholarship Golf Tournament to help current students stay in school. The funds raised through the tournament support the Fred C. Albrecht Alumni Scholarship, which assists deserving UNLV students with the cost of their education.
UNLV welcomes more than 5,000 students, staff, faculty, and alumni for Rebel Homecoming Week. The university calls it the Happiest Homecoming on Earth as people gathered in the Student Union Courtyard & Plaza.
The UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality announces a $1 million philanthropic gift from Marco Benvenuti to establish the Marco Benvenuti Excellence Endowment. The gift represents the culmination of years of support from the local entrepreneur and 2002 graduate.
Before closing out the fall semester, many schools observe different holidays through unique and time-honored traditions.