News: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Foundation

Dean Grinvald, Justice Douglas, and Will Sykes stand by law school signage
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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.

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. 

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

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Despite a guidance counselor's naysaying, the former 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president has racked up a lifetime of achievements too long to list.

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The Oral History Research Center and its inaugural director, Claytee White, celebrate 20 years.

photo illustration of woman holding 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ pendant
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This fundraiser is the ultimate hype woman – and she makes a mean chocolate chip cookie, too!

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Undergraduate research experiences helped Jordyn Farewell strengthen her academic performance and get into med school.

A man in a gown and mortarboard sits flanked by his son
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Philanthropist and Lee Business School namesake remembered for his generosity and commitment to education.

Michael Daubs headshot
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The Optum Dr. Tony and Renee Marlon Endowed Chair at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has been awarded to the man who created the state's first orthopaedics residency program.

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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.

A woman sits at a table with her mortarboard in front of her.
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HOPE Scholar Theresa Butler earns her bachelor's and dives into public policy based on her experience.

Renee Rivera-Ghelfi smiling while working at her computer.
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The alumni engagement events coordinator makes the plans to make people happy.