News: Alumni Engagement

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People |

Sciences Alumnus of the Year Scott Wade parlayed a campus job into a prolific career as an environmental scientist (and novelist … and karate black belt … and community leader).

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Anne Weisman, the 2025 Graduate College Alumna of the Year, turned a near-fatal tragedy into a lifelong passion for learning, serving, and helping everyone in her orbit get the most out of life.

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Dave Valenta is quick to credit his ÐÔÊӽ紫ý degree for helping him climb the law-enforcement ladder. Now the Urban Affairs Alumnus of the Year is back on campus prepping the next generation of justice seekers.

Standing left to right are Justin Manning, Jacinto Alfaro-Martinez, James Sarmiento and Quincy Branch
Campus News |

The duo presented their pitch to Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation board members, who agreed to fund the first cohort of insurance and risk management juniors and seniors with up to $10,000 per year.

Lee Business School alumnus Lorenzo Scardicchio
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Lee Business School alum Lorenzo Scardicchio turns personal tragedy into purpose by creating an app for students that provides wellness and suicide prevention resources.

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Felicia Hersh’s original career plan vanished in the blink of an eye. Thankfully, another quickly surfaced, nudging the Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year into a career rich with history.

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Arts and Culture |

The series is comprised of public lectures presented by internationally recognized artists, designers, art historians, and curators.

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After two ÐÔÊӽ紫ý degrees paved the way to success for Kevin Pitt, the Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year is doing his part to help future Rebel graduates.

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Arts and Culture |

This intensive incubator program offers real-world experience by having emerging filmmakers collaborate with students on short film projects.

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Business and Community |

While unremarkable in style, the now-destroyed University Gardens plaza offered some beloved businesses to the neighborhood over the years.

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Campus News |

New ÐÔÊӽ紫ý letters installation brings a pop of Rebel red and bit of Las Vegas flair to campus.

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Business and Community |

Harrah College of Hospitality hosts week-long camp for college-bound youth with big dreams for their careers.