Topic: People

A young woman holds a red mortarboard cap.
People | April 10, 2020

UNLV's first graduate in the HOPE Scholars program for homeless youth will receive her degree this May.

A red patch shows the emblem for the UNLV School of Nursing
People | April 8, 2020

Shortage of equipment, surge of patients at the forefront of the mind for nursing students already in the field.

Darnelle Melvin in front of displays of metadata.
People | April 6, 2020

Metadata librarian Darnelle Melvin says the coolest thing he has found in UNLV Libraries' collections is a hand-sketched map of the original Las Vegas city land plots

man stands next to hey reb! statue on campus
People | March 30, 2020

This go-getter came from Washington to attend UNLV and fell in love — with Las Vegas, and his wife.

Cam Johnson
People | March 10, 2020

Cam Johnson says working as director of IT operations for the medical school is a fitting culmination of his career.

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.