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Alumni

In 1957, UNLV set forward its first graduating class. You are part of a special tradition - a tradition of excellence in education, service as professionals, and support of future alumni. Wherever your life’s work takes you, we hope UNLV and the College of Education will always feel like “home” to you.

With an alumni base of more than 24,000 and growing each year, we encourage our graduates to take advantage of the variety of services and opportunities available to support them and their families. UNLV alumni are encouraged to support the values of higher learning through advocacy, involvement, and giving.

Get Involved

With the growth of our research and academic programs, there are a number of ways for alumni to get involved. If you're interested in:

  • Mentoring pre-service and new teachers
  • Participating in research opportunities
  • Supporting our recruitment efforts by meeting with prospective students
  • Serving on the college’s alumni chapter board
  • Participating in a panel or networking event

Jennifer Oshiro Rivers
Jenn Oshiro

Jenn Oshiro Rivers '05 '08 M.Ed.

Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Phone: 702-895-3375
Email: jennifer.oshiro@unlv.edu

 

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Our Alumni Chapter aims to benefit the UNLV community and next generation of professionals through outreach, engagement, and philanthropy.

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Recognize and Honor Our Graduates

Our alumni are amazing and we celebrate their many contributions through specific college awards as well as those through the UNLV Alumni Association.

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Keep up with the latest research and best practices through our many professional development opportunities. The latest events are always listed on our college calendar.

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Mentor the Next Generation

Share your experience and expertise as an alumni mentor to a current undergraduate student in any of our majors. Additionally, contact us if you are interested in supporting a pre-service teacher at your school.

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Need to get verification of your degree for teaching outside Nevada? Submit the details of your request and upload any forms you need online and a member of our team will process it within 7-10 business days.

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10th Annual Summit on Nevada Education on Saturday, Nov. 16
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PREPARING FOR SUCCESS Educators, researchers, and policymakers to assemble at the 10th Annual Summit on Nevada Education on Saturday, Nov. 16    WHAT: The 10th Annual Summit on Nevada Education, sponsored by Silver State Credit Union, will gather education and community leaders, researchers, and educators to highlight Nevada’s progress in many education and mental health areas. In…
Fall 2024 Wonderful Washoe Rebel
Congratulations to Marissa McClish ‘05 M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction who was named the Fall 2024 Wonderful Washoe Rebel! Marissa serves as the Professional Growth Systems Coordinator at Washoe County School District. She has been instrumental in opening teacher pathways in Northern Nevada, including the Nevada Forward Apprenticeship Program through UNLV’s College of Education. Marissa’s…
Nominate a Wonderful Washoe Rebel!
The College of Education proudly announces the Wonderful Washoe Rebel, an alum recognition program. We want to recognize the outstanding College of Education alums who live and/or work in Washoe County. Educators, administrators, counselors, human service professionals, higher education staff, and anyone with a UNLV College of Education degree! Do you know a Rebel who has gone above and beyond…

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Joseph Kielminski

Joseph Kielminski, ’13 BA History and ’19 M.Ed., is a special education teacher at Foothill High School in Henderson. Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Jane Foley was joined by Gov. Joe Lombardo and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert presented him with the 2023-24 Milken Educator Award. The Award comes with a $25,000 cash prize that Joseph can use for any purpose. Along with the financial prize, recipients will join the national Milken Educator Network, a growing group of professionals across diverse roles and disciplines working to shape the future of education.

Jodi Branton

Jodi Branton, '08 MS Education, started a cultural consulting business, Awishinaabe, to share Ojibwe culture and help others teach from a multicultural perspective: "Appreciation over Appropriation!"

Ammir Aziz

Ammir Aziz, '19 BA Sociology and '24 M.Ed., joined UNLV's School of Public Health as the regional program manager of The Defensive Line. The Defensive Line is a non-profit organization co-founded by former Las Vegas Raider Solomon Thomas to end the epidemic of youth suicide, especially for young people of color. The School of Public Health works in partnership with The Defensive Line to help execute its mission in Southern Nevada.

G. Lis Dziminski

G. Lis Dziminski, '01 BS Education, is a STEM program manager at the Governor's Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology. Dziminski received a Master of Education in advanced teaching and leadership from Sierra Nevada College with a specialization in gifted studies in 2010.

Rebels Forever!

Once you’ve been a Rebel, you’re always a Rebel! Check out UNLV’s Rebels Forever program to find out all the benefits and perks of being a UNLV Rebel Forever.