News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Wearing a dark blue suit and blue tie, 2024 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Randy Garcia poses with his hands in his pants pockets in front of logo for his company, the Investment Counsel Company
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After founding an investment firm, Randy Garcia has generously (and gratefully) invested in his alma mater. 

man posing by red metal pillars
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As a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ student, Izack Tenorio learned from friend and mentor Patrick T. Smith about the importance of giving back. Now the four-time Rebel graduate is getting the award named in Smith's honor.

Wearing a blue checkered blazer, blue checkered dress shirt and gray pants, Joe Murphy, winner of the 2024 Silver State Award, poses in the shop at Murphy Electric
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After launching his electrical contracting business, Joe Murphy plugs into his spirit of generosity to support 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

A portrait of Casey Sierra, paint shop supervisor, with his golf cart and painting materials.
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You see the golf carts everywhere. Now meet the people who drive them.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professor Federick Ngo on campus while sitting on a bench with his right raised and his right foot on the bench
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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Professor Federick Ngo earns high marks for his devotion to teaching and to breaking down barriers that hinder college access and student success.

Wearing a dark suit and sunglasses, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Graduate College Alumnus of the Year Lonnie Wright poses on campus with a We Are 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ sign in the background
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From scholarship athlete and three-time graduate to educator and tireless advocate, Lonnie Wright embodies the Rebel Spirit like no other.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Dental Medicine Alumnus of the Year Dr. Benjamin Barborka leans his left arm against a dental patient's chair inside an exam room at his Las Vegas office
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After several years in the IT industry, the School of Dental Medicine’s Alumnus of the Year finds his true calling as a practitioner, educator, and innovator.

woman posing under "Thomas and Mack Moot Court" signage
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The matriarch of the Mack family supported the university's rise since its founding.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumna Raquel Shohet Floyd poses in a light blue dress with the sun setting in the background
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The Engineering Alumna of the Year builds her own construction management company — and keeps her alma mater in mind every step of the way.

Wearing black medical scrubs, Dr. Chase Shropshire poses with his arms crossed in a mock hospital triage area at the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine
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Even well into his undergraduate studies, Chase Shropshire didn't envision a career in medicine. Now he’s the School of Medicine’s first Alumnus of the Year.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumna Aileen Pastor relaxes on a park bench on campus with her feet up
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Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year — and die-hard Rebel — Aileen Pastor parlays her internship into a career with the Regional Transportation Commission.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Nursing professor Janice Enriquez poses in an empty exam room.
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Whether in a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ classroom, the exam room or out in the community, the Nursing Alumna of the Year fulfills her promises.