Inspired by an instructor during her undergraduate years, the education professor now strives to similarly motivate her students.

William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Alumnus of the Year still drawing on lessons learned as an intern at Bellagio.

Honors College Alumnus of the Year follows in his grandfather's footsteps to a legal career.

Dr. Carmen Flores was undaunted by the naysayers along her bumpy path to becoming a surgeon.

College of Sciences Alumna of the Year made a change at UNLV that led to an inspirational career in education.

Alumnus Oliver Wu now recruits UNLV students for their career ambition, can-do attitude, and ability to communicate with diverse people.

An early adopter of online teaching, this professor understands that technology is both a curse and a blessing.

A little help from his father set a 4-year-old Atsushi “Sush” Machida on the path to becoming the College of Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year.

College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year Piotr Tomasik has been involved in several startups since his 2009 commencement.

Alumnus Geoff Hughes partnered with UNLV Office of Diversity Initiatives to create Stephanie Wolf Hughes First Generation Scholarship for accounting students.

College of Education Alumna of the Year Tonia Holmes-Sutton boasts an impressive array of experience fighting for teachers and education regionally and state-wide.

The university's commitment to diversity drew this health sciences librarian to UNLV.