Topic: People

man at basketball game holding a Lady Rebels poster
People | November 18, 2024

With a little guidance from his mother, the new director of Student Diversity Programs is ready to cheer on and empower UNLV's diverse student population.

Virginia Weidenfeller (left) and Nikkie Preston.
People | November 12, 2024

Meet two of the key members of the school of medicine development and alumni relations department.

A portrait of Daenne Dolce.
People | November 4, 2024

The Graduate College’s communications and marketing director embraces her role with open arms and a leap of faith.

woman posing in front of bookcase
People | November 4, 2024

The engineering professor reflects on her journey from baking cakes to cover living expenses to becoming an expert in technology development for water and wastewater systems.

A portrait of Rakitha Perera holding a cricket bat.
People | October 28, 2024

The multimedia applications developer made a couple of career pivots before finding his focus on the university’s cybersecurity response.

man posing by red metal pillars
People | October 21, 2024

As a UNLV student, Izack Tenorio learned from friend and mentor Patrick T. Smith about the importance of giving back. Now the four-time Rebel graduate is getting the award named in Smith's honor.

A portrait of Beverly Jacobik.
People | October 21, 2024

The evidence is clear: UNLV's research protections director found her perfect role.