Topic: People

Michael Gebhart with arms crossed
People | November 4, 2013

The new professor-in-residence share his thoughts on the ever-changing world of employment law, workplace prejudice, and Match.com.

A notebook with white letters of U.N.L.V.
People | November 1, 2013

What have your fellow UNLV graduates been up to? Read about their latest accomplishments.

Patrick Victor Naranjo
People | October 30, 2013

The diversity advocate and university ombudsman brings an alternate perspective to his dual roles on campus.

Michael Ian Borer
People | October 29, 2013

Got Red Sox fever? Here’s why you’re a devoted fan.

Alumna Alissa Nutting holding a microphone
People | October 29, 2013

Alumna Alissa Nutting made headlines this summer with her controversial and acclaimed first novel. She'll read from the book about a beautiful teacher who preys on her young male students at this weekend's book festival.

Ranita Ray
People | October 28, 2013

The new ethnographer explores the reasons it's so hard to escape poverty.

Bing Ma
People | October 23, 2013

Professor Bing Ma left the frigid winters of Michigan for the intense summers of Las Vegas to continue her research and begin teaching.

Magdalena Martinez headshot
People | October 21, 2013

A quick comment by a UNLV professor changed the course of her life. Now back at UNLV as new Lincy Institute director of education, Martinez hopes to influence the lives of Nevada's children through her policy research.

Bruce Leonard
People | October 15, 2013

An Army and Navy veteran, nursing professor Bruce Leonard lived in many states before moving to Las Vegas. He came to UNLV on the advice of a current nursing professor.

Jenny Pharr
People | October 14, 2013

UNLV's first graduate of the community health PhD returns to see through her work in creating a healthier community.

Francis "Frank" Cucinotta
People | October 10, 2013

A childhood fascination with space exploration eventually led to a full-time role at NASA for a health physics professor.

Dan Hamilton
People | October 8, 2013

The new dean of the Boyd Law School aims to build UNLV's reputation as a leader in gaming law.