News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Portrait of Kara Peterson holding a rock.
People |

The development director helps build the future STEM workforce by connecting donors to student programs.

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People |

Unexpected challenges couldn't keep Catherine Msumali from making it to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and (finally) enrolling in Boyd Law’s gaming law and regulation grad program.

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People |

The associate director for Lee Business School's Career and Professional Development Office uses her experiences as both a faculty member and alum to mentor students.

a park ranger speaks with visitors at Ice Age Fossils Park in Nevada
People |

Geoscience graduate Dawn Reynoso helps create Ice Age Fossils State Park.

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People |

The Facilities Management project manager has been leading a collaborative effort to improve and update the security for Frank and Estella Beam Hall.

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People |

Dr. John Pierce creates a scholarship to support student veterans in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's School of Integrated Health Sciences.

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People |

From BMX competitor to a commentator for the Summer Olympics, the three-time Olympian and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumnus shares his inspiring story.

Members of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Class of 2028 during orientation week.
Campus News |

Members of the class of 2028 were treated to a week full of activities where they were introduced to the medical school and their fellow classmates.

A portait of former 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ defensive lineman, Ammir Aziz, throwing a football.
Business and Community |

Former 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ lineman Ammir Aziz uses his experience to block suicide in young people of color through the nonprofit The Defensive Line.

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Business and Community |

School of Public Health's partnership with the nonprofit addresses mental health issues in Southern Nevada.

Portrait of Marco Benvenuti
People |

Gift from Las Vegas business icon and 2002 graduate Marco Benvenuti provides opportunities for students beyond the classroom.

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Arts and Culture |

Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart welcomes MFA candidate Karla Lagunas through Sept. 14; Lagunas created an installation, Meta-Telos III.