Topic: People

photo collage of black woman and medical building exterior
People | February 19, 2021

Dr. Brandi Alexander chose family medicine because it provides a range of challenges and opportunities to advocate for women of color.

Kweisi Ausur standing against a wall
People | February 19, 2021

UNLV hospitality professor journeys through pain and shame to discover his identity.

Valinder "Val" Addison in front of palm trees and blue sky.
People | February 16, 2021

While some of us have nicknames we wish everyone would forget, Valinder Addison likes hers because her family and friends say she keeps going, and going, and going.

A bearded man with glasses
People | February 16, 2021

Public Policy professor Jayce Farmer stresses the importance of looking at how and why your local government is spending taxpayer money.

Lindsay J. Russell dressed in a red Star Trek uniform while standing on a rock formation.
People | February 8, 2021

Her love for all things sci-fi has shaped her outlook on leadership, life, and being a strong woman.

A doctor in scrubs points to a medical image
People | February 5, 2021

A bout with malaria put Oluwafunmilola Okuyemi on the path to becoming a physician. Today she and UNLV colleagues have pioneered a way to lessen COVID-19 spread during surgery.

Portrait of Holly Samayoa is the Rookie of the Year in the Classified Employee of the Year Awards for 2020
People | February 3, 2021

After more than a decade, Holly Samayoa earned her UNLV degree and now has been recognized as the university's Rookie of the Year.

Sabra Newby
People | February 2, 2021

New Vice President of Government and Community Affairs Sabra Newby is ready to advocate for UNLV as a new legislative session dawns.

Michael Chin with his replica wrestling championship belt.
People | February 1, 2021

Jumping out of a plane at age 30 inspired professor Mike Chin to take more risks in his career as a writer — and in his love life.

Portrait of Theresa Boucher is the 2020 Classified Employee of the Year recipient.
People | January 27, 2021

Theresa Boucher, the top 2020 Classified Employee of the Year, keeps her dean's office running while mentoring first-gen students.