Topic: People

Eric Chronister
People | April 3, 2017

Eric Chronister, a noted researcher, administrator, and longtime professor of chemistry at UC Riverside, will join UNLV July 1.

Rachell Ekroos
People | April 3, 2017

A lifelong commitment to help never-served populations is one of the things that drew this nursing professor to her profession.

Gregory Gudenkauf looks at a childs artwork
People | March 27, 2017

UNLV alum Gregory Gudenkauf, a major gifts officer at Opportunity Village, is working with donors to make a difference for people with disabilities.

Denise Dávila sits at a table with children's books
People | March 27, 2017

This College of Education professor says that UNLV's diversity and school spirit were among the factors that drew her here.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
People | March 23, 2017

Chemistry grad Nancy Washton aims to get more girls into science in STEM-focused #SitWithMe campaign.

Tammi Kim
People | March 20, 2017

The technical services librarian was drawn to UNLV for its collaborative and innovative University Libraries faculty — and to escape the snow.

Olivia Perry holds up desk clock
People | March 13, 2017

Whether taking to the skies or tackling a thorny issue, this new compliance investigator finds that persistence pays off.

Danylle Hitchen
People | March 6, 2017

Danylle Hitchen’s “one day at a time motto” guides her through life’s adventures.

A man raising his arm up and his hand in a pointing pose
People | February 28, 2017

As a utility player of the acting profession, alumnus Michael Bunin has found his niche in Hollywood.

Vaneh Darakjian
People | February 27, 2017

Born in a refugee camp in Germany, Darakjian eventually settled in Las Vegas with her family and made her way to UNLV. Now this alum is busy promoting the high-quality graduate education offered by her alma mater.

Benjamin Barborka
People | February 21, 2017

This dentist's tip for success is to avoid the temptation to take shortcuts since only persistence and hard work are going to get you where you want to be.