News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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 â€” and startup â€” at a time through new 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ program.

Hospitality student David Jelinksy fishes in the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ pool. Members of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Swim Team dive underneath the water.
People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

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 |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 |

The awards honor Naoko Takemaru, Jerry Cha-Jan Chang, and Patricia Navarro Velez.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

The philanthropist and her family bet on 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ'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
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

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

photo of woman in red cap and gown on city street. "Rebels Thrive: 2024 Annual Report" is printed on graphic
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is inspiring our students, fostering innovation, and transforming communities. Here in Nevada and around the world, Rebels Thrive.