Major benefactors

The University has benefited from many generous and loyal benefactors. This support has been essential in achieving development and growth in campus size through land donations, endowments, and funding for new and expanding buildings. The Honor Court pillars recognize and celebrate these partners in the University’s growth and achievement.

  • The Mackay Family and Washoe County
  • Max C. Fleischmann Foundation
  • William Pennington Foundation
  • Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
  • Nell J Redfield Foundation
  • Charles and Ann Mathewson
  • George W. Gillemot Foundation
  • Mackay School of Mines Building dedication, June 10, 1908. The Mackay family established a $150,000 endowment for the Mackay School of Mines. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRA-P222-1.
  • Photograph of John William Mackay standing in front of statue of his grandfather; John William Mackay; May 11, 1928. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRS-P1988-55-1053.
  • Photograph of Mackay School of Mines students. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRS-P1988-55-0011.
  • Portrait of Clarence H. Mackay. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRS-P1519-1.
  • Portrait of Max C. Fleischmann. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRA-P1032-1.
  • Fred M. Anderson Health Sciences Building cornerstone ceremony, ca. 1972. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRA-P3185-1.
  • Donor Claude I. Howard and alumnus Fred Anderson, 1977. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRA-P1775-1.
  • William Andrews Clark, Jr. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRS-P0237-1.
  • Donors Jan and Bob Davidson pose with University President Milton Glick and a commemorative photograph of the building at the opening ceremonies for the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRA-P3600-01534.
  • Donor Bob Davidson reaches out to shake hands with a woman at the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center opening. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRA-P3600-07837.
  • Claude Howard, Edna Brigham, and Robert Daugherty; Kathleen Conaboy. University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Photograph scrapbook, volume 6A, MedVolume6A_0033.
  • Donor Ella Savitt, ca. 1950. Ella and Sol Savitt were benefactors to the University of Nevada School of Medicine, donating space and scholarships. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRA-P1780-1.
  • Donor Sol Savitt, ca. 1950. Sol and Ella Savitt were benefactors to the University of Nevada School of Medicine, donating space and scholarships. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRA-P1780-2.
  • The Philanthropists pillar featuring individuals and organizations with the largest donations to the University, in the Honor Court.