News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Stacy Shapin stands in an art gallery
People |

The College of Fine Arts advising director on the high value of arts degrees, quiet spaces, and being a late bloomer.

Piotr Tomasik wearing a shirt that says Tensorwave
Campus News |

Piotr Tomasik, a computer science graduate and serial entrepreneur, is driving a local tech renaissance one internship — and startup — at a time through new UNLV program.

Hospitality student David Jelinksy fishes in the UNLV pool. Members of the UNLV Swim Team dive underneath the water.
People |

UNLV student and 'Survivor' contestant David Jelinsky returns to campus with lessons learned from his reality show appearance.

exterior photo of MGM and Park MGM hotels in Las Vegas
People |

Go-getter Charles Weber found academic and professional development opportunities through MGM scholarship program at UNLV.

Nikkita Crozier in suit jacket
People |

With the value of community impressed upon him at the School of Integrated Health Sciences, Nikkita Crozier builds career with U.S. Public Health Service.

Dean Grinvald, Justice Douglas, and Will Sykes stand by law school signage
Campus News |

William T. and Brianne M. Sykes donate $60,000 to William S. Boyd School of Law pre-law program in honor of Justice Michael L. Douglas.

exterior of Maryland Administrative Building 2
Business and Community |

Initiative, supported by $15 million donation from Sands, highlights shared commitment to enriching the educational and cultural landscape of Las Vegas and beyond.

Satish Bhatnagar wearing graduation robes and holding ceremonial mallet
People |

UNLV math sciences professor Satish Bhatnagar will be honored for his half-century of contributions to the university during the annual Faculty Length of Service Program. 

students hold framed photos of professors lost on Dec. 6
Campus News |

Inaugural scholarships recipients share their appreciation for Naoko Takemaru, Jerry Cha-Jan Change, and Patricia Navarro Velez.

UNLV red flag banner against green leaves of tree
Campus News |

Engelstad Scholars celebrate 15 years of leadership, scholarship, and service to the community.

Joyce Mack and her daughter Marilynn smile for a photo
UNLV History |

The philanthropist and her family bet on UNLV's success with contributions to help establish the campus, build the Thomas & Mack Center, and advance the law school.

couple at desk filled with holiday cards
UNLV History |

Faculty/staff donations to the annual holiday card tree fund have been providing scholarships for over 50 years.