UNLV Foundation Committee on Trustees Meeting on January 21
UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees Committee on Trustees Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
The George Sportsmen’s Lounge, 6903 S Durango Dr., Las Vegas, and via Zoom
8:30 a.m.
Acadental Establishes $50,000 Endowed Scholarship for UNLV School of Dental Medicine Students
Dental education innovator Acadental has committed $50,000 to UNLV’s School of Dental Medicine for an endowed scholarship fund that will support dental students for generations to come.
The permanent endowment reflects Acadental’s mission to advance dental education and empower future dental professionals through innovative training technologies and direct financial support.
“The purpose of…
Participate in Alumni Chapters and Clubs Donation Drives
Two of our UNLV alumni chapters and clubs are running donation drives this summer to collect items for local nonprofits. Support these chapters and clubs while making a difference in the community! Boxes for donations can be found in the Foundation Building (front desk) and the Richard Tam Alumni Center (front desk). Items will be collected through the end of the day on Thursday, July 24. Details…
When algebra + calculus = falling grades, it could be a formula for academic failure.
Even the brightest Clark County high school students can slip behind in math. By the time they begin college, they often are so ill prepared for higher-level STEM courses they get discouraged and risk losing interest in continuing their education altogether.
Local students aren’t alone: national ACT scores…
Jordan de la Garza is a firebrand. The third-year Boyd School of Law student and ardent member of its Public Interest Law Association (PILA) burns with passion when talking about how lawyers can be a force for good and ensure that all people are treated equally under the law.
And so it was just a little surprising to hear that her interest in becoming a lawyer was sparked not by dramas…
William S. Boyd School of Law Alumni Strengthen Support for Scholarships and Facilities
Leah Chan Grinvald, the dean and Richard J. Morgan Professor at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, has announced the establishment of four new endowment funds created by alumni, totaling $311,000 in pledged contributions. “These generous contributions to establish endowment funds will create opportunities for future generations of Boyd Law students. Their donations exemplify the…
