Notable alumni include Guy Fieri, William Hornbuckle, Booze Davis, Randall Cunningham, and George Maloof.
With the support of long-time co-sponsor Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, UNLVino has branched out into three separate concepts events, attracting thousands of attendees.
[1] In 1969, founding dean Jerry Vallen established the newly-renamed College of Hotel Administration as a stand-alone program.
Joining Caesar’s as Hospitality Hall “Founders” were Las Vegas Sands, Konami Gaming, MGM Resorts International, Boyd Gaming Corporation, Stations Casinos, J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, and the Engelstad Family Foundation.
Founders’ gifts, along with additional industry partner donations, have helped the Harrah College of Hospitality move closer to its private funding goal.