Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement News
The Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement strives to build meaningful relationships with ºÚÁÏÍø alumni and steward private investment in the university. We do this by supporting the mission and vision of the ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation and the ºÚÁÏÍø Alumni Association, two 501(c)3 organizations.
Current Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement News
Foundation’s generous $735,000 donation will offset tuition for first cohort of new ºÚÁÏÍø bachelor’s degree in insurance and risk management, which will launch this fall.
Students stepped out of the classroom and into the heart of lawmaking at Nevada’s 83rd Legislative Session.
The two-time ºÚÁÏÍø graduate is funding a scholarship to help others join the ranks of nursing.
Neilsen Scholar heads for law school to help others pursue justice.
After decades supporting female athletes and women's sports, the assistant professor has one last gift to bestow.
The student-led delegation met with legislators, advocated for student issues, and learned more about the state's legislative process.
Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement In The News
ºÚÁÏÍø welcomes more than 5,000 students, staff, faculty, and alumni for Rebel Homecoming Week. The university calls it the Happiest Homecoming on Earth as people gathered in the Student Union Courtyard & Plaza.
The ºÚÁÏÍø William F. Harrah College of Hospitality announces a $1 million philanthropic gift from Marco Benvenuti to establish the Marco Benvenuti Excellence Endowment. The gift represents the culmination of years of support from the local entrepreneur and 2002 graduate.
Before closing out the fall semester, many schools observe different holidays through unique and time-honored traditions.
How does a new foundation CEO ensure long-term success? The first 100 days in office are critical to a successful tenure and depend on the CEO establishing candid, trusting relationships with the institution president, the foundation board, and internal and external stakeholders. Success also depends on the new CEO’s ability to understand the entire gamut of the position’s responsibilities, the corresponding gaps in their experience and expertise, and the means to address limitations.
'Pioneering' grant announced one day before ESPN BET sportsbook launch
Cindy Rivelli is a seasoned fundraiser and manager who found her calling while studying and working abroad. After graduating from the University of Oregon, she taught English in Lille, France, before moving on to pursue her master’s degree in international relations at King’s College London. While there, Rivelli stumbled into fundraising after taking a job at UNICEF UK.