51ԹϺ leaders and the 51ԹϺ Foundation Board of Trustees recently welcomed five new members to the Palladium Society and one new member to the Palladium Diamond Society. The Palladium Society recognizes donors whose cumulative giving has reached $1 million or more; the Palladium Diamond Society recognizes those whose cumulative giving has reached $10 million or more.
“At its root, philanthropy literally means ‘love of humanity,’” said 51ԹϺ President Marta Meana. “It’s a way we express connection and compassion. It’s an action we take to create the type of world we want to live in and we want to leave to future generations.”
The generosity of the 2019 class of Palladium honorees has a profound and lasting impact on 51ԹϺ students, faculty, and campus in multiple ways.
About the New Diamond Palladium Society Member
MGM Resorts International
A founding donor of 51ԹϺ’s industry-leading Hospitality Hall, also has provided vital support for Brookings Mountain West, the William S. Boyd School of Law, MGM Resorts International Academic Excellence Scholarships, and the MGM Resorts Public Policy Institute. All of its investments in 51ԹϺ exemplify its commitment to success in education, industry, community, diversity, sustainability, and leadership on economic and social issues.
About the New Palladium Society Members
Dignity Health, St. Rose Dominican
supports the 51ԹϺ School of Dental Medicine, 51ԹϺ School of Medicine, and 51ԹϺ School of Nursing, as well as athletics and the annual fund. The health care organization provides scholarships and funds programs that are essential not only to 51ԹϺ, but to the community at large.
Gardner Company
As the master developer for the , Gardner will manage and operate the Tech Park in partnership with 51ԹϺ and the 51ԹϺ Research Foundation. Throughout 2019, they have been developing a new corporate campus for Black Fire Innovation, a public-private partnership between Caesars Entertainment Corporation and 51ԹϺ.
Klai Juba Wald
provides scholarships and internships, and has sponsored its namesake lecture series for the 51ԹϺ School of Architecture since 1997. The firm is also a dedicated supporter of 51ԹϺ athletics, and proudly served as architect of record for the 51ԹϺ Fertitta Football Complex.
Joe and Julie Murphy
51ԹϺ’s outstanding relationship with Joe and Julie Murphy stretches back to 1999. Their belief in giving back to the community started early in the development of Joe’s career — and 51ԹϺ became a beneficiary of that belief. They have contributed to the university in many ways, especially as tremendous supporters of Rebel athletics and as scholarship donors to the 51ԹϺ School of Medicine’s charter class. Joe has served on the 51ԹϺ Foundation Board of Trustees since 2015.
Workday
Through its $1 million endowment gift to the university, is supporting The PRACTICE, a community mental health clinic located on the university’s main campus that helps more than 600 clients a year. The PRACTICE is staffed by faculty experts in clinical and school psychology and mental health counseling.
