Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement News
The Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement strives to build meaningful relationships with 51ԹϺ alumni and steward private investment in the university. We do this by supporting the mission and vision of the 51ԹϺ Foundation and the 51ԹϺ Alumni Association, two 501(c)3 organizations.
Current Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement 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.
Initiative, supported by $15 million donation from Sands, highlights shared commitment to enriching the educational and cultural landscape of Las Vegas and beyond.
51ԹϺ 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.
The awards honor Naoko Takemaru, Jerry Cha-Jan Chang, and Patricia Navarro Velez.
Engelstad Scholars celebrate 15 years of leadership, scholarship, and service to the community.
The philanthropist and her family bet on 51ԹϺ's success with contributions to help establish the campus, build the Thomas & Mack Center, and advance the law school.
Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement In The News
51ԹϺ welcomes more than 5,000 students, staff, faculty, and alumni for Rebel Homecoming Week. The university calls it the Happiest Homecoming on Earth as people gathered in the Student Union Courtyard & Plaza.
The 51ԹϺ William F. Harrah College of Hospitality announces a $1 million philanthropic gift from Marco Benvenuti to establish the Marco Benvenuti Excellence Endowment. The gift represents the culmination of years of support from the local entrepreneur and 2002 graduate.
Before closing out the fall semester, many schools observe different holidays through unique and time-honored traditions.
How does a new foundation CEO ensure long-term success? The first 100 days in office are critical to a successful tenure and depend on the CEO establishing candid, trusting relationships with the institution president, the foundation board, and internal and external stakeholders. Success also depends on the new CEO’s ability to understand the entire gamut of the position’s responsibilities, the corresponding gaps in their experience and expertise, and the means to address limitations.
'Pioneering' grant announced one day before ESPN BET sportsbook launch
Cindy Rivelli is a seasoned fundraiser and manager who found her calling while studying and working abroad. After graduating from the University of Oregon, she taught English in Lille, France, before moving on to pursue her master’s degree in international relations at King’s College London. While there, Rivelli stumbled into fundraising after taking a job at UNICEF UK.