Topic: People

Kara Marinch stands next to a bookshelf that holds a collection of items from her travels
People | April 14, 2025

This UNLV grad and Boyd Law School student is helping to revamp UNLV’s international experiences.

Night sky
People | April 11, 2025

UNLV geoscientist Arya Udry shares what motivates her in studying space, her work on the Mars Perseverance mission, and the world of knowledge a meteorite can bring.

Stephanie Cooper in red dress suit standing outside near small wooden bridge
People | April 7, 2025

The executive director of Student Support and Advocacy specializes in dissecting challenges and helping students find their unique path forward.

Nicholas Irwin in front of the Rebels Make It Happen banner
People | March 31, 2025

Economics professor examines Las Vegas real estate and how environmental economics and market insights shape sustainable, resilient communities.

Francisco Sy in office by wall of framed diplomas and certificates
People | March 25, 2025

Here's why Public Health's Dr. Francisco Sy hopes others will support students during the Rebels Give campaign.

Chris Parker hangs from a low beam in the celebatorium
People | March 24, 2025

The Engineering Advising Center director rediscovered his true calling — and now helps UNLV students do the same.

a faraway shot of Alissa Gardner standing between trees under the sunlight
People | March 17, 2025

The Grad Academy director oversees development opportunities, including the Rebel Grad Slam 3 Minute Thesis Competition.

Lori Porter in red and black outfit sitting on a large stone
People | March 3, 2025

UNLV’s first director of Interprofessional Education and Practice will play a critical role in developing the Academic Health Center.

Tim Grigsby sitting on a UNLV bench in the Academic Mall
People | February 10, 2025

After an unexpected start in public health, this professor of social and behavioral health is uncovering the complexities of substance misuse and childhood trauma.