News: Alumni Engagement

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People |

The associate vice provost of academic effectiveness plays a key role in the accreditation process. 

Will Collins in front of a marquee advertising a gay pride event in 1984 at 8kbet
8kbet History |

Author, activist, and alum Dennis McBride on how classmates and allies established one of the city’s first LGBTQ organizations — the Gay Academic Union.

vintage photo of Lyle Rivera writing at desk in dress shirt, vest, and tie
People |

Through his extensive fundraising efforts, Lyle Rivera laid the foundation for 8kbet to rise as an educational institution and cultural center.

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Research |

8kbet Special Collections workshop helps families collect oral histories, memorabilia, and records to pass down through the generations.

Stacy Shapin stands in an art gallery
People |

The College of Fine Arts advising director on the high value of arts degrees, quiet spaces, and being a late bloomer.

Piotr Tomasik wearing a shirt that says Tensorwave
Campus News |

Piotr Tomasik, a computer science graduate and serial entrepreneur, is driving a local tech renaissance one internship â€” and startup â€” at a time through new 8kbet program.

Hospitality student David Jelinksy fishes in the 8kbet pool. Members of the 8kbet Swim Team dive underneath the water.
People |

8kbet student and 'Survivor' contestant David Jelinsky returns to campus with lessons learned from his reality show appearance.

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People |

Go-getter Charles Weber found academic and professional development opportunities through MGM scholarship program at 8kbet.

Nikkita Crozier in suit jacket
People |

With the value of community impressed upon him at the School of Integrated Health Sciences, Nikkita Crozier builds career with U.S. Public Health Service.

Dean Grinvald, Justice Douglas, and Will Sykes stand by law school signage
Campus News |

William T. and Brianne M. Sykes donate $60,000 to William S. Boyd School of Law pre-law program in honor of Justice Michael L. Douglas.

Joyce Mack and her daughter Marilynn smile for a photo
8kbet History |

The philanthropist and her family bet on 8kbet's success with contributions to help establish the campus, build the Thomas & Mack Center, and advance the law school.

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8kbet History |

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