Topic: People

First-generation college student Kiara Sims
People | November 9, 2020

Kiara Sims is one first-gen student who is making the donors who support her education — and her mother — proud.

Portrait of Cecilia Maldonado the associate vice provost for workforce development
People | November 9, 2020

This expert in workforce development says today's students may change careers eight to 12 times during their lives.

student walking by windows in front of business school advising center
People | November 4, 2020

Gerry Sanders, dean and Bodenstedt chair of the College of Business at the University of Texas at San Antonio, will begin his tenure at UNLV Jan. 1, 2021.

A man smiles while writing music
People | October 28, 2020

Alumnus Eric Whitacre's YouTube sensation Virtual Choir is the creative project that had been planning for the pandemic moment for 10 years.

Young student wears a mask while taking notes in a classroom
People | October 27, 2020

13-year-old pursues his fifth degree at UNLV. And he's got some wise advice for his fellow students.

Staff demonstrate safety procedures
People | October 26, 2020

One of her hobbies has taught the lab safety manager that sometimes the victor is the one who just keeps moving forward.

A man stands next to a stone wall
People | October 22, 2020

Outstanding Alumnus of the Year didn't let a little thing like Nevada's only law school closing stop him from pursuing a legal education.

A man leands against a wall with his arms folded
People | October 21, 2020

Silver State Award-winner Larry Ruvo is still charging hard into philanthropy, just like he has for more than 40 years.