News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Library building at dusk with Las Vegas Strip in background
Business and Community |

Annual Rebels Give event turns to the sometimes subtle and rich ways that philanthropy ties together UNLV and Las Vegans.

Rebels Give logo on red background
Business and Community |

Rebels Give is a 1,957-minute fundraising drive (in honor of the date of UNLV’s founding) that encourages the community to get involved and support campus programs.

U.N.L.V. President Keith E. Whitfield
Business and Community |

Rebels Give - UNLV's annual day of giving - is scheduled for March 2-3.

Exterior view of Thomas & Mack Center, Cox Pavilion and Mendenhall Center
Athletics |

James J. Baumberger Estate gift of $8 million is the largest in UNLV Athletics history.

A man and woman pose in front of a Maryland Parkway building
People |

Alumnus and former professor acknowledges role UNLV had in his career through planned gift.

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Arts and Culture |

After a semester of learning the behind-the-scenes operations at the Barrick, junior J. Walsea offers advice for any student seeking internships as the pandemic rages on.

First-generation college student Kiara Sims
People |

Kiara Sims is one first-gen student who is making the donors who support her education — and her mother — proud.

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Campus News |

New head of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement understands the key role UNLV plays in expanding opportunities for the Nevadans.

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Campus News |

While navigating the challenges of a global pandemic, UNLV’s Engineers Without Borders student chapter is building a better world through philanthropy.

A man leands against a wall with his arms folded
People |

Silver State Award-winner Larry Ruvo is still charging hard into philanthropy, just like he has for more than 40 years.

A man reclines in a chair
People |

Alumnus Oliver Wu now recruits UNLV students for their career ambition, can-do attitude, and ability to communicate with diverse people.

A man holds up a UNLV license plate reading "Piotr"
People |

College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year Piotr Tomasik has been involved in several startups since his 2009 commencement.