Topic: People

Portrait of Joseph Walter
People | April 5, 2021

A son of Nebraska, Walter said he has "that goofy Midwest thing" that compels him to work every day.

A graphic illustration of Christian Cervantes
People | April 2, 2021

Student spreading the word about nursing education and training on his growing YouTube channel.

An elevated shot of the UNLV School of Medicine building
People | April 2, 2021

More than 25,000 subscribers are following first-year student Shaun Andersen’s progress toward becoming a physician.

Amanda Melilli on a couch surrounded by books.
People | March 29, 2021

Gathering materials that represent a diversity of cultures and backgrounds is a focus of this librarian.

Vanessa McConnell sitting in a radio control booth
People | March 26, 2021

Nontraditional student Vanessa McConnell forging a path to bring diversity to sports broadcasting.

A man sits behind a microphone
People | March 26, 2021

Las Vegas ophthalmologist and UNLV alum Dr. Mark Doubrava was an early proponent of the need for a "homegrown" medical school.

A drone shot shows Lied Library
People | March 25, 2021

Health sciences librarian Xan Goodman helps train students on how to navigate a complex web of journals, articles, and physical teaching tools.

Portrait of Francisco Menendez artistic director of UNLV's film department
People | March 22, 2021

After being terrified — and mesmerized — by the movie "Jaws" at age 13, this film professor's career path was set.

"UNLV School of Medicine" sign
People | March 19, 2021

Dr. Rebecca Meyers says she often stops to think that the care she provides to infants today may be impacting people who will be alive 100 years from now.