Topic: students

portrait of woman
People | June 13, 2018

This aspiring "world-improvement strategist" hopes that studying in Israel will help her gain a more in-depth perspective on Middle East conflicts and allow her to improve her Arabic.

Portrait Michael Schwob
Research | May 3, 2018

Stepping into the world of research helped one student choose a career, make new friends, and get a head start on the future.

Portrait of woman in esports jersey
People | March 7, 2018

8-bit Esports member Yzzi Ocampo on the challenges female gamers face and the community she found on UNLV's campus.

Portrait of Milo Ocampo
People | March 7, 2018

The co-founder of UNLV’s first esports organization on building community among gamers and UNLV’s chances of winning its first Mountain West Showdown.

Allison Slaughter seated at a desk.
Business and Community | February 8, 2018

UNLV practicum helps social work students find the right fit and connect to future jobs.

Santiago Michel
People | February 6, 2018

Success was in the cards for this Mexican-born illusionist-turned-hospitality student-turned Strip headliner.

Isack Tenorio
People | December 14, 2017

Commencement speaker Izack Tenorio found his niche in working on public initiatives. Now he sees them as a key tool in helping to ease divisions in the country.

woman with flute
Arts and Culture | November 14, 2017

Against all odds, doctoral student Dafne Guevara created Panama’s first flute festival to inspire others to achieve.

Two female soccer players going after the soccer ball on the field
Athletics | October 24, 2017

The women's soccer standout may forget her cleats when she goes on the road, but she wouldn't be caught without Netflix access to watch "Peaky Blinders."