University of Nevada
Irwin Molasky was a key figure in the development of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas through a donation of 45 acres (18 ha) prime of land at Flamingo Road and Maryland Parkway, as well as being the Founding Chairman of the UNLV Foundation. He also participated in locating McCarran International Airport at its current site and assisted with the land purchase for the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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