Topic: People

man in front of Petra in Jordan
People | November 13, 2019

The refugee experiences of his parents and of people he observed while studying overseas helped fuel his desire to become a doctor.

A man in a suit stands on a balcony overlooking the desert
People | November 13, 2019

A trip back to UNLV to earn an MBA led Lee School of Business Alumnus of the Year Kevin Orrock to the heights of The Howard Hughes Corporation.

Police Services Assistant Chief Tod Miller poses in front of his cruiser on UNLV's campus.
People | November 12, 2019

UNLV’s new assistant police chief discusses his time in the Marine Corps, his 25-year public safety career, and the winter “anthrax” he endured in Northern Nevada.

A woman in a flower print shirt stands in front of a row of computers
People | November 8, 2019

Honors College Alumna of the Year and faculty member Noelle Lefforge is a four-time alumna of the university.

portrait of woman
People | November 8, 2019

School of Nursing Alumna of the Year Robin Dail has helped shaped the field of pediatrics in her journey from UNLV to Chapel Hill, Duke, and South Carolina.

A woman stands at a sand trap on a golf course
People | November 6, 2019

College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year Sarah Thornton struck out on her own 12 years ago, and has reaped success since.

A woman with red hair rests her hadn on her chin
People | November 6, 2019

School of Medicine founding dean Dr. Barbara Atkinson reflects on launching the school, and what comes next.

Student in white medical coat stands in front of medical equipment
People | November 4, 2019

A UNLV alum and current med school student says the Engelstad Scholars Program solidified his desire to help others.

Thessa Hilgenkamp, performing an ultrasound.
People | November 4, 2019

The first NIH-funded project at UNLV for this physical therapy professor will focus on people with Down Syndrome.

A hand holds the lid to a petri dish while a dropper samples a liquid from it.
People | November 1, 2019

College of Sciences Alumnus of the Year Travis Huxman: Being a Rebel means having the courage to take a seat at any table.

A woman wearing purple glasses smiles
People | October 30, 2019

School of Public Health Alumna of the Year Tracy Donnelly, noted for her work on a study about lead levels in candy, is currently helping Canada's indigenous population get access to higher education.