Topic: People

A woman looks at a book on a library shelf
People | October 5, 2021

A love affair with books — and a need to complete her degree in order to advance at a library job — led Flora Mason to UNLV, and a lifetime of giving back to Las Vegas.

A woman is seated next to a globe
People | October 4, 2021

The Graduate College's executive director of leadership, professional, and career development didn't know what she wanted to be when she grew up, but found the perfect landing spot at UNLV.

A man sits in a chair holding a menu
People | September 29, 2021

College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year Josh Molina draws on his UNLV psych background in his role as a restaurateur.

A woman smiles in a courtroom
People | September 28, 2021

William S. Boyd School of Law Alumna of the Year Brittnie Watkins started her career by sitting for the bar exam and defending her doctoral dissertation while six months pregnant, and hasn't slowed down since.

A close up of a man surrounded by stuffed animals
People | September 27, 2021

Nursing professor and mental health advocate talks about the importance of treating root causes of mental health instead of pushing patients through the system.

A woman sits in front of a sign reading "The Body Achieves What the Mind Believes"
People | September 24, 2021

A bad experience with physical therapy as a child didn't stop School of Integrated Health Sciences Alumna of the Year Ashley Reagor from opening her own physical therapy practice.

A woman stands in a living room holding a telephone to her ear
People | September 22, 2021

Hospitality Alumna of the Year came to Las Vegas on a family vacation and never wanted to leave.

A woman stands overlooking the Las Vegas Strip
People | September 21, 2021

Honors College Alumna of the Year Casey Barber helped thousands of Nevadans navigate COVID-19 by leading UNLV's contact tracing team.

A woman sits on a fur rug, surrounded by plants
People | September 20, 2021

The Honors College professor energizes students to consider life’s big questions from diverse perspectives. 

Blurred students walking by We Are U.N.L.V. poster
People | September 17, 2021

Meet the student panel participating in the inaugural MSI Student Success Summit.

A man stands in front of the Las Vegas Strip at dusk
People | September 17, 2021

Graduate College Alumnus of the Year pulled the plug on a career in electrical engineering and found a new passion in marketing for Credit Karma.

A woman stands near Allegiant Stadium
People | September 17, 2021

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine student Liz Groesbeck helps accident victim outside Allegiant Stadium after gruesome car crash.