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Alumni Engagement News

Alumni Engagement offers services and opportunities that support 140,000+ alumni and their families. This includes hosting regional and annual events, as well as communicating occasions for networking and career development.

Current Alumni News

Emylia Terry
People |

With a decade of experience in community health and policy, Emylia Terry brings her commitment to health equity back to UNLV as an assistant professor.

A student holding a textbook and facing a laptop
People |

From Deloitte to Wynn Resorts, alumni prove how Lee Business School turns education into career breakthroughs.

Ashley Pruitt graduates with a Doctorate of Public Policy at commencement.
People |

Alumna Ashley Pruitt credits Doctorate of Public Policy degree for teaching her how to reach legislators — and their constituents.

A view of Greenspun Hall at UNLV. In the background, the surrounding area of Las Vegas is visible, with mountains in the distance.
Campus News |

The Doctor of Public Policy prepares students to develop policy decisions for a growing state

Joanna Jezierska in front of a book mural that reads "grad-itude"
People |

The new director of Graduate Research Pathways is finding and implementing innovative ways to serve students and enhance higher education.

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UNLV History |

The story behind the Battle for Nevada rivalry trophy began with Rebel pranksters in the dark of the night.

Alumni In The News

Las Vegas Review Journal

“To infinity and beyond” has a special meaning for UNLV alumna Samantha Gruwell, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in film in 2005 and now works as a department manager in the feature film production division of Pixar Animation Studios.

NV.gov

Today, Governor Sisolak joined UNLV Alumni for the 2022 UNLV Rebel Advocates Spring Luncheon at Fleming’s in Las Vegas today. The event brought together Alumni who participate in the Rebel Advocates program by supporting higher education, university priorities, and the interests of the UNLV alumni community.

KNPR News

I lost a friend not long ago, and so did Nevada.

Las Vegas Review Journal

University of Nevada Las Vegas Alumni Association installed Stacey Purcell as president.

Nevada Business

Goodwill of Southern Nevada is proud to announce the addition of Rick Arpin to their board of directors. Arpin, seasoned finance and operational professional, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. Currently, Arpin serves as an executive with NRT Technology, a provider of financial services technology and other hardware and software products to the gaming industry.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Half a century after graduating from UNLV, 105-year-old Audrey James was back on campus last week as honorary homecoming queen.

Recent Alumni Accomplishments

Sara Rosenkranz (Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences), Donya Shahamati (Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences Alumna), and Richard Rosenkranz (Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences), along with colleagues from Kansas State University, recently published The feasibility and acceptability of height-adjustable stand-up desks in a self-contained…
Barbara Lewis, Erika Marquez, Chris Cochran, Neeraj Bhandari, Soumya Upadhyay (all Public Health), and Stowe Shoemaker (Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement), co-authored an article, "Hospital Patient and Family Advisory Council Accelerators and Barriers: A Qualitative Study," published in the Journal of Patient Experience.
Professor Karen Harry and Liam Frink’s (both Anthropology) collaborative Alaskan pottery study was recently highlighted on the Decoder Ring podcast (segment from 22:30–35:30). The episode grew out of publicity from The New York Times-bestselling author Sam Kean’s book Dinner with King Tut, which profiled their work alongside that of anthropology…
Darren Noble (Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement) recently attended the 20th Annual Alumni Career Services Network (ACSN) Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The event brought together professionals from 150 institutions and organizations committed to alumni career services support. Centered on the theme "Elevate. Empower. Engage.," the…
The College of Education is pleased to share that several faculty/staff-alumni were recognized for contributions to their field and program, and named as 2025 Alum of the Year. Recipients included: Maria Aladjova '19 M.S. Counselor Education Jennifer Guyer '05 Ed.S. School Psychology Kim Nehls '07 Ph.D. Higher Education Ignacio Prado '12 M.…
Kim McGrath, director of Board and Volunteer Relations, was nominated and elected to the Alumni Board of Directors at Webster University. In this role she will gain practical skills and engage in best practices with a diverse group of fellow alumni in Missouri and across the country.