KENNY GUINN

as an ever-expanding urban college. Part of that mission was supporting Rebel athletics, including spearheading a new era of UNLV Basketball during a time of transition. First elected governor in 1998 and re-elected in 2002, he changed the face of Nevada government. He streamlined state government while at the same time making state services more accessible to Nevada’s citizens through the

The Guinn File

increased use of technology. Among the dynamic and innovative programs he initiated was the Millennium Scholarship. To this day, the Millennium Scholarship assists Nevada students and student athletes with college expenses if they choose to attend college in Nevada.

Kenny C. Guinn Middle School still bears his name today. He passed away on July 22, 2010 at the age of 73.

BORN: August 24, 1936

CLAIM TO FAME: Guinn was instrumental in leading and supporting Rebel athletics during his tenure as UNLV president and, while governor, initiated the Millennium Scholarship that still exists today.