Topic: People

woman posing outdoors
People | March 9, 2020

This mom of three has a heart for helping students and cherishing every moment with her kids.

Man on balcony with Las Vegas in the background.
People | March 2, 2020

One of the best things about public health is its interdisciplinary nature, according to practitioner Jason Flatt, who says it allows him to tap into fields as diverse as sociology, medicine, nursing, and psychology.

a photo of katherine marcal standing with arms folded
People | February 24, 2020

Las Vegas was a surprise home for Katherine Marcal. Now she’s working to ensure individuals experiencing homelessness have a pathway to a new life.

woman in office
People | February 19, 2020

Fundraiser Annette Carter plans to show potential donors and community members what a difference they can make in improving the quality of heath care in Southern Nevada.

Keyonna Summers singing karaoke
People | February 18, 2020

Whether to promote UNLV's people, programs, and research or to indulge her personal passion for karaoke, media relations specialist Keyonna Summers says she will sing out any time, anywhere.

Jennifer Vanderlaan on hillside.
People | February 10, 2020

When she's able to tear herself away from her focus on improving maternal health care, Jennifer Vanderlaan decompresses by taking a hike or playing video games with her family.

Dolly Kelepecz-Momot watches dancers in class.
People | February 3, 2020

Told she was too tall to be a dancer, Dolly Kelepecz-Momot ignored naysayers and went on to a successful dance career, including 37 years (so far) teaching hundreds of UNLV students.

Harsha Perera, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Educational Psychology and Higher Education poses in a hallway.
People | January 27, 2020

This education professor's research aims to help students make better career choices.

Johan Bester addresses an incoming class
People | January 22, 2020

Medical ethicist Dr. Johan Bester on the balance between public health and the individual’s rights and questions on parental authority and the obligation of physicians to protect society.

Nicole Schultz with ice cream cone.
People | January 22, 2020

This alumna-turned-employee savors the small moments in life and work at UNLV's International Gaming Institute.