Articles by Diane Russell

New Face: Imad Mehanna
At UNLV, this planning and construction staffer found the fast-paced work environment he had been seeking.

New Face: Danielle Kowal
This “utility player” in the Academic Success Center strives to help student-athletes have the best possible college experience.

Yuri Graves Helming UNLV’s Emergency Preparedness Efforts
The university's emergency manager comes by his experience with crisis planning courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Challenge Yourself
Join UNLV Corporate Challenge stalwart Kathy Lauckner in representing the scarlet and the gray on the court, in the pool, or at the poker table in the annual community games.

New Face: Benjamin Richards
Drawn to UNLV by the chance to build something from scratch, this video designer looks forward to finding creative ways to showcase the university's people, programs, and achievements.
New Face: Natesse West Melendez
One of the first in her family to graduate from college, this new human resources employee feels at home on UNLV’s “rainbow” campus.

New Face: Emily Shreve
Having experienced a terrible first semester in college, this staff member is determined to make sure UNLV freshmen don't have that same misfortune.

New Face: Jason Wasden
This new director of government affairs said he was drawn to UNLV where innovation knows no bounds.

Sorting Out the Beams and Bigelows
Don't know how to pronounce Pida Plaza? Or where Doc Rando Hall is? Here's your guide to confusing campus places.