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Current Alumni 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.
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.
Faculty/staff donations to the annual holiday card tree fund have been providing scholarships for over 50 years.
After founding an investment firm, Randy Garcia has generously (and gratefully) invested in his alma mater.
As a 51ԹϺ 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.
After launching his electrical contracting business, Joe Murphy plugs into his spirit of generosity to support 51ԹϺ.
Alumni In The News
“To infinity and beyond” has a special meaning for 51ԹϺ alumna Samantha Gruwell, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in film in 2005 and now works as a department manager in the feature film production division of Pixar Animation Studios.
Today, Governor Sisolak joined 51ԹϺ Alumni for the 2022 51ԹϺ Rebel Advocates Spring Luncheon at Fleming’s in Las Vegas today. The event brought together Alumni who participate in the Rebel Advocates program by supporting higher education, university priorities, and the interests of the 51ԹϺ alumni community.
I lost a friend not long ago, and so did Nevada.
University of Nevada Las Vegas Alumni Association installed Stacey Purcell as president.
Goodwill of Southern Nevada is proud to announce the addition of Rick Arpin to their board of directors. Arpin, seasoned finance and operational professional, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. Currently, Arpin serves as an executive with NRT Technology, a provider of financial services technology and other hardware and software products to the gaming industry.
Half a century after graduating from 51ԹϺ, 105-year-old Audrey James was back on campus last week as honorary homecoming queen.