The Engelstad Foundation, a significant philanthropic organization in Las Vegas, has decided to stop providing financial support to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) due to a strained relationship with the university's leadership. UNLV expressed gratitude for past contributions but disagreed with the Foundation's characterization of the situation.
The Engelstad Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Las Vegas, is pulling financial support from UNLV. https://t.co/PIiFiWMqqu
Citing ‘unacceptable behavior’ of UNLV leadership, major donor decides to pull funding https://t.co/BJVG7tf8zS
“We are disappointed by the announcement by the Engelstad Foundation but disagree with the characterization of facts from what has been a difficult negotiation. We remain ever grateful to the Engelstad Foundation for their contributions over the years to UNLV.” 2/2 https://t.co/gZv6opQMBg
In a statement, UNLV thanked the Engelstad Foundation for its financial support: “The university has negotiated with [NHBAC] in good faith to reach an agreement that is acceptable to all sides.” 1/2 https://t.co/Nm4YO9zZyC @TheNVIndy
Updated with a statement from UNLV Engelstad Foundation, a key UNLV donor, pulling its funding from the university https://t.co/Nm4YO9Axoa @TheNVIndy
Engelstad Foundation, a key UNLV donor, pulling its funding from the university The head of the philanthropic organization severed ties with the school, citing a deteriorating relationship with its president and medical school dean. https://t.co/Nm4YO9Axoa @TheNVIndy
One of Las Vegas’ largest philanthropic organizations will no longer provide financial support to UNLV, blaming a “poor and unacceptable” relationship with the university’s leadership. @howardstutz reports: https://t.co/EbdQV3i1xb