Topic: People

Richard Wiley
People | November 10, 2015

Black Mountain Institute co-founder and globetrotting author Richard Wiley reflects on life after BMI and the gift of international perspective in an international city.

Benjamin Burroughs
People | November 9, 2015

The journalism professor talks about why we’re posting, liking, tweeting, and Snapchatting our way through digital conversations.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
People | November 4, 2015

Our Alumni of the Year tell us about a time they felt a little overmatched by circumstances and how they got through it.

four portraits
People | November 4, 2015

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they faced a (fake) fire, a blank canvas, a dreaded phone call, and a mother's mortality.

four portraits
People | November 4, 2015

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they dealt with deadly viruses, used a crate for a desk, and faced a life-altering medical crisis.

Six portraits
People | November 4, 2015

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what they learned when facing a roomful of corporate lawyers, during a big interview, and amidst the chaos of stock traders.

Thompson family
People | November 3, 2015

Despite the untimely death of one of its members, the Thompson family perseveres. For their hard work and dedication to UNLV, they have been selected as the 2015 Honorary Rebel Family.

Bryan Bornholdt
People | November 2, 2015

In his classroom, Bryan Bornholdt explains how to graph functions by using mathematical limits. In his life, the Honors College mathematics professor demonstrates how to recognize personal limits, and then defy them.

Carolyn Yucha
People | October 29, 2015

Dean Carolyn Yucha on change in the nursing profession, recruitment challenges, and why Dr. House drives her crazy.

Josefina Ly
People | October 26, 2015

The Engineering College admissions counselor is inspired by the beneficial experiences her mother provided her and her siblings despite a limited income.

Judy Tudor
People | October 22, 2015

Alumna Judy Tudor turned her own foster care experience into a career helping kids through tough situations. Now at UNLV, she’s training child welfare employees.

Nicole Stella
People | October 19, 2015

UNLV's designation as a minority serving institution is one of the things that drew this new academic advisor to campus.