News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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People |

Former Army medic Gregory Peistrup, the School of Nursing Alumnus of the Year, died after testing positive for disease in September 2020.

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People |

College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year Josh Molina draws on his 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ psych background in his role as a restaurateur.

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People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Dental Medicine names Drs. Jesse Falk and Michael Moody its Alumni of the Year.

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People |

Alumnus Mike Peregrina turns his humbling financial setback into a new model for home buying.

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People |

Alumni Association's Faculty Member of the Year Bobbie Barnes finds a way to say "yes" to so many opportunities.

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People |

Philanthropist and Lee Business School namesake remembered for his generosity and commitment to education.

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People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Alumni Association affinity club helps develop networks between students and alumni and build bridges for career development.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

Marjorie Barrick’s involvement in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and the community went far beyond her time in the classroom. Here's the story of one of our campus' pioneers.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

From a suggestion in an economic impact report to graduating its charter class in just 10 years. Here's how the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ got here and how it will shape health care in Southern Nevada.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

Scholarships for the charter class relieve financial burden for future health care providers.

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Business and Community |

Annual Rebels Give event turns to the sometimes subtle and rich ways that philanthropy ties together 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Las Vegans.

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Business and Community |

Rebels Give is a 1,957-minute fundraising drive (in honor of the date of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s founding) that encourages the community to get involved and support campus programs.