News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

exterior of Maryland Administrative Building 2
Business and Community |

Initiative, supported by $15 million donation from Sands, highlights shared commitment to enriching the educational and cultural landscape of Las Vegas and beyond.

Satish Bhatnagar wearing graduation robes and holding ceremonial mallet
People |

ºÚÁÏÍø math sciences professor Satish Bhatnagar will be honored for his half-century of contributions to the university during the annual Faculty Length of Service Program. 

students hold framed photos of professors lost on Dec. 6
Campus News |

The awards honor Naoko Takemaru, Jerry Cha-Jan Chang, and Patricia Navarro Velez.

ºÚÁÏÍø red flag banner against green leaves of tree
Campus News |

Engelstad Scholars celebrate 15 years of leadership, scholarship, and service to the community.

Joyce Mack and her daughter Marilynn smile for a photo
ºÚÁÏÍø History |

The philanthropist and her family bet on ºÚÁÏÍø's success with contributions to help establish the campus, build the Thomas & Mack Center, and advance the law school.

couple at desk filled with holiday cards
ºÚÁÏÍø History |

Faculty/staff donations to the annual holiday card tree fund have been providing scholarships for over 50 years.

photo of woman in red cap and gown on city street. "Rebels Thrive: 2024 Annual Report" is printed on graphic
Campus News |

ºÚÁÏÍø is inspiring our students, fostering innovation, and transforming communities. Here in Nevada and around the world, Rebels Thrive.

Wearing a dark blue suit and blue tie, 2024 ºÚÁÏÍø 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
People |

After founding an investment firm, Randy Garcia has generously (and gratefully) invested in his alma mater. 

man posing by red metal pillars
People |

As a ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

Wearing a blue checkered blazer, blue checkered dress shirt and gray pants, Joe Murphy, winner of the 2024 Silver State Award, poses in the shop at Murphy Electric
People |

After launching his electrical contracting business, Joe Murphy plugs into his spirit of generosity to support ºÚÁÏÍø.

A portrait of Casey Sierra, paint shop supervisor, with his golf cart and painting materials.
Campus News |

You see the golf carts everywhere. Now meet the people who drive them.

ºÚÁÏÍø professor Federick Ngo on campus while sitting on a bench with his right raised and his right foot on the bench
People |

ºÚÁÏÍø Professor Federick Ngo earns high marks for his devotion to teaching and to breaking down barriers that hinder college access and student success.