Topic: People

UNLV School of Medicine signage on wall
People | January 8, 2020

Dr. Kahn is a hematologist, medical oncologist, professor, and administrator at Tulane University School of Medicine; he will join UNLV April 1.

Mia Bell coaching players before game.
People | January 6, 2020

Mia Bell on her greatest moments as a player, and now assistant coach, for the Lady Rebels.

UNLV professor Matthew Lachniet works in his lab on campus.
People | December 27, 2019

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made the news in 2019.

man in doctor's coat in hospital hallway
People | December 18, 2019

From Centennial High to Johns Hopkins and Georgetown, William Gravley discovered that skills learned in sports proved invaluable in academic pursuits, too.

man standing outside house decorated with lights and holiday figures
People | December 17, 2019

UNLV employee Robert Bird turns his home into a holiday spectacle for charity.

Yong Li poses for a photograph on UNLV's campus.
People | December 16, 2019

A passion for researching how to make investment decisions in uncertain times led Yong Li to UNLV's Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Buffalo, New York.

Ryan Brunty leans against a large, furry version of his yeti
People | December 11, 2019

Ryan Brunty's melancholy, vulnerable yeti, Yerman, has become a sensation locally and online. Now it's making its way to Hot Topic.

woman holding colorful fabric
People | December 11, 2019

Alumna Jaimee Newberry turns a mommy-daughter holiday project into a booming custom clothing company.

couple in front of product display
People | December 11, 2019

With a focus on "clean-beauty" products, 2009 alums Vontoba and Psyche Terry find their shelf space in the crowded skincare market.

Dr. John Phelps, poses in front of the UNLV School of Medicine sign.
People | December 9, 2019

Dr. John Phelps says that no matter how many babies he delivers, he still is excited to be part of such an important family experience.

A student uses printing equipment in an art studio.
People | December 6, 2019

Students and professors use extended campus hours to prepare for finals week.