News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

John Ferrin
People |

The Dental Medicine Alumnus of the Year founded UNLV’s veterans dental clinic to expand access to care while teaching dental students the value of service.

Matthew Cova
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The Public Health Alumnus of the Year addressed critical need by spearheading the first accredited, hospital-based paramedic training program in Las Vegas.

Nathania and Russ Park
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The Nursing Alumni of the Year met at UNLV and have since built distinct careers in patient care and behavioral health leadership while raising their family in Las Vegas.

Eric R. McClintock
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The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Alumnus of the Year left biotechnology to join UNLV’s charter class. Now he's teaching the next generation of physicians.

Yutaka Saho
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The Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year has built an international career in sports medicine and safety, working with Japan’s Olympic teams and World Baseball Classic tournaments.

Sean Kau photo with UNLV campus background
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The Honors College Alumnus of the Year says UNLV gave him the confidence to tackle complex problems, a skill he now puts to work as a software engineer at Google.

Thomas Ware
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The College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year helps homeowners and community associations navigate property rules and controversies in contract law.

Toby Yurek
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The William S. Boyd School of Law's Alumnus of the Year has worn three different uniforms as a public servant.

Tammi Tiger
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The director of UNLV's Tribal Education Initiative has been named the Graduate College Alumna of the Year for her work expanding opportunities for Indigenous students.

black and white photo of technician pointing at x-ray
UNLV History |

After 65 years, UNLV’s radiography program continues to educate medical imaging professionals to meet Southern Nevada’s healthcare demands.

Minerva Massis inside the fRMI lab
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While her fMRI journey has stretched nearly around the world, the chance to return to the university that helped shape her path was a no-brainer.

replica of the H-1 Racer airplane flown by Howard Hughes
UNLV History |

Howard Hughes’ legacy lives on at UNLV, from artifacts and photographs in the Special Collections & Archives to the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering.