News: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Physical therapist Juan Gutierrez poses with his arms folded in an empty hospital room
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Inspired by another 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ grad, Juan Gutierrez Jr. focuses his career on helping others through physical therapy. He's now the School of Integrated Health Sciences' Alumnus of the Year.

man standing on staircase
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Hard work, resolve, self-belief — Lee Business School Alumnus of the Year Craig Billings relied on it all to climb to the top at Wynn Resorts.

Gretchen Grierson sits on a gray chair in her office
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From her career to her philanthropy, the Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year is always quick to lend a helping hand (and ear).

Scott Hoffman sits on the Honors College sign outside the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Honors College
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For nearly two decades, the Honors College Alumnus of the Year has been on the same mission: Make sure every 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ student has a fulfilling college experience.

From left, Wyndee Forest and Dave Forrest each hold beers while seated at a table at their CraftHaus Brewery
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Raise a toast to the Hospitality College Alumni of Year and CraftHaus Brewery owners for serving their community and alma mater.

students practicing xrays within a lab
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Sparked by the connection of two alumni, the partnership is key to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ being the top producer of radiologic technologists in Nevada.

Lynn Manning John poses in the desert facing to her left
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The College of Education Alumna of the Year works to land much-needed funding for the school where her educational journey began — and where she returned as principal.

Portrait of Kara Peterson holding a rock.
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The development director helps build the future STEM workforce by connecting donors to student programs.

woman with crossed arms stands in front of Boyd School of Law sign
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Unexpected challenges couldn't keep Catherine Msumali from making it to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and (finally) enrolling in Boyd Law’s gaming law and regulation grad program.

woman sits on quilt made of shirts with wreath in her lap
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The associate director for Lee Business School's Career and Professional Development Office uses her experiences as both a faculty member and alum to mentor students.

a park ranger speaks with visitors at Ice Age Fossils Park in Nevada
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Geoscience graduate Dawn Reynoso helps create Ice Age Fossils State Park.

man looking to side with banner that reads 'REB' in the background
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The Facilities Management project manager has been leading a collaborative effort to improve and update the security for Frank and Estella Beam Hall.