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Alumni & Friends

Welcome to our family

As an alumni of the College of Engineering, you are joining more than 6,000 other accomplished graduates and professionals who have learned in our classrooms and worked in our labs over the last 35+ years.

Your interest and support provides the resources, expertise and experiences that will help our current and future students succeed.

Meet Some of Our Alumni

Visit the News Center page for all of the College’s latest news

Get Involved

There are many ways you can get involved with fellow alumni, the college, and today’s students!

Become a Mentor

Our students need you! ºÚÁÏÍø’s Rebels Forward is a mentorship program designed to provide a longer-term relationship between ºÚÁÏÍø students and industry professionals. View details on the .

Join the College of Engineering Alumni Board

You can put your time, skills and resources to good use by giving back to the College and the University by joining the College of Engineering Alumni Board. To find out about open positions, roles and responsibilities, email Bradford Colton at bradfordcolton@cox.net.

Bring Your Knowledge to Campus

Is your company hiring? Do you have internship opportunities or information that could be valuable to our student body? Request to hold an information session. Contact Marian Mason at marian.mason@unlv.edu.

Hire a Student or Graduate

ºÚÁÏÍø’s online employment portal Handshake serves employers seeking to hire ºÚÁÏÍø talent. Sign up and post your open positions with Engineering Career Services.

Volunteer Your Time

There are several opportunities throughout the year where we could definitely use your help: such as helping at events like Senior Design or the Academy of Engineering, serving as a competition judge, or in our homecoming booth; we’ll reach out to you with options throughout the year.

Support the College of Engineering

Whether it is an annual donation for scholarships, the naming of a space in our new Advanced Engineering Building, or a planned gift, we appreciate your support. Check out how you can support the College and our future alumni.

Academy of Engineering

Another great way of getting involved is by nominating a fellow alumni for the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award. Nominations are accepted year-round.

Let’s Stay Connected

Share Your Accomplishments

Share your accomplishments with ºÚÁÏÍø through Class Notes.

Submit your news, appointments, honors and awards for recognition online and in print.

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College of Engineering Alumni Chapter Board of Directors

  • President - Bradford Colton (’94 BS Mechanical Engineering)
  • Vice President - Justin Veilleux (’04 BS Computer Engineering, ‘21 MBA)
  • Treasurer - Steven Pay (’94 BS & ’00 MS Electrical Engineering)
  • Secretary - Pete Elton (’96 BS Computer Science)
  • Immediate Past-President - Mike Plinski (’95 BS & ’98 MS Mechanical Engineering)
  • Past-President, Board Member - Carrie Porterfield (’90 BS Computer Science, ’13 MBA)
  • Board Member - Gerry Martinez (’94 BS Electrical Engineering)

Class Notes

David Morris

David Morris, '17 BS Engineering - Civil Engineering, is an active duty U.S. Air Force space operations officer stationed at Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He recently was promoted to first lieutenant. His job entails utilizing a $123 million radar system to defend the East Coast of the United States and Canada from nuclear attack. He plans to transition to the U.S. Navy to become a pilot. Aviation, classic cars, and traveling are his hobbies. He lives in Sandwich.

Shane Boehmer

Shane T. Boehmer, '01 BS Engineering - Civil Engineering, just finished a second year working for the Army Corp of Engineers. He spent December and January in Puerto Rico assisting in the hurricane restoration for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). During his time with the corp, he has provided input and direction that have led to improvements and changes in the inspection and structural design program. He recently returned from Afghanistan where he was part of a reach back program trip that provided structural inspections of existing buildings as well as design reviews for new construction on U.S. military bases there. He lives in Millington, Tennessee.

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Rebels Forever!

Once you’ve been a Rebel, you’re always a Rebel! Check out ºÚÁÏÍø’s Rebels Forever program to find out all the benefits and perks of being a ºÚÁÏÍø Rebel Forever.

Alumni Resources