Topic: People

Brandi Dupont headshot
People | September 18, 2020

School of Dental Medicine Alumna of the Year Dr. Brandi Dupont pursued a career in oral health to help better serve those in need.

A woman stands with her hands resting on a chair.
People | September 15, 2020

As the owner of a marketing business, Lee Business School Alumna of the Year Gina Bongiovi couldn't find a lawyer who could give affordable advice for her business. So she stepped in to fill the void.

Deana Waddell with kids playing in a pool in the background.
People | September 14, 2020

Working from home has helped the web & digital strategy director balance the added demands at work with remote learning for her kids.

full body image of Joy MckKenna
People | September 11, 2020

Seeing opportunities to meet needs during the COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 summer Ph.D. graduate stepped in to help. 

man in front of El Camino car
People | September 9, 2020

Coming to UNLV at a most unusual time, President Keith E. Whitfield remains undaunted and ready to make his mark as a Rebel.

Close-up photo of man standing among trees
People | September 8, 2020

This new employee in the career services office wants others across campus to join him in helping students on their career journeys.

A woman in a suit leans against a stone wall
People | September 8, 2020

Outstanding Faculty Award winner Alona Angosta progressed from bachelor's to master's to tenured faculty at the university that made her feel welcome.

Lisa Durette headshot
People | September 2, 2020

Focusing on the mental health of children helps UNLV psychiatrist Lisa Durette as she faces her own medical challenges.

Summer Mudd riding a mountain bike in the desert
People | August 31, 2020

When the pandemic forces her to work remotely, she misses seeing the students whom she considers friendly, in-your-face reminders of the real purpose of her finance job in Student Affairs.

A family of four stands together in front of a display of UNLV memorabilia
People | August 26, 2020

Jorge “Fabian” Trejo-Ibarra began his freshman year as a pre-nursing student this week thanks to a scholarship funded by Rig-Rents through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Portrait of Margaret Campe in garden.
People | August 24, 2020

The new director of the Jean Nidetch Women’s Center focuses on providing victims of domestic and sexual violence a path toward healing and resilience.