News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Lee Business School alumna Krishna Jayasankar Menon overcame injury to earn All-American honors and a national title. Now she's eyeing the Olympics as she works on a master's degree.
The senior associate director of Student Government and Activities brings more than a decade of UNLV event experience to her new role co-chairing the university’s 60th Homecoming.
An ‘eventful’ life and career led the 2026 Silver State Award honoree to develop a philanthropic relationship with UNLV that has proven to be mutually beneficial.
For the Patrick T. Smith Achievement in Service honoree, offering a helping hand to those in need isn’t an obligation — it’s a way of life.
The Outstanding Faculty Award winner is committed to ensuring that all Rebels begin their careers with a wealth of financial knowledge
The 2026 Outstanding Alumnus shows his profound appreciation for UNLV through personal and professional deeds that resonate today, tomorrow, and far beyond.
The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Alumnus of the Year reflects on the people and experiences that shaped his career in hospitality.
With a science bachelor's and MBA, the Lee Business School Alumna of the Year honoree built a career at the intersection of technology and business.
The Engineering Alumna of the Year leads data and business intelligence analysts at the Nevada National Security Sites while helping connect UNLV students with industry opportunities.
The College of Sciences Alumna of the Year and NASA planetary geologist fosters internship opportunities for UNLV's next generation of scientists.
The internationally recognized architect and College of Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year has built a practice inspired by Southern Nevada while mentoring the next generation of designers.
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.