Topic: faculty/staff

Melissa Morris standing in front of Tau Beta Pi marker at TBE.
People | October 28, 2019

After growing up and working on the East Coast, this West Virginia native is bringing her passion for engineering and teaching to UNLV

Arya Udry using a microscope.
People | October 21, 2019

Studying rocks from space replaced this geoscience professor's original career choice of being an astronaut.

Nicholas Barr poses on UNLV's campus, his work focuses on homeless young adults and military service members.
People | October 14, 2019

Mindful of the needs of homeless youth, the social work professor has created a program to help.

Hanna Andrews holding books in front of the Academic Success Center
People | October 7, 2019

She is inspired by the goals, values, and dreams of her students at the Academic Success Center.

Chelsea Heinbach standing in the library.
People | September 30, 2019

A librarian and professor, Heinbach teaches students how to find and evaluate information — skills she says will be valuable wherever life takes them.

Evelyn Johnson by a vase of flowers.
People | September 23, 2019

As a UNLV alum, employee, and mom, Johnson works to enhance UNLV every day.

Janine Barrett poses with her 10-month-old daughter, Makenzie on campus.
People | September 16, 2019

Triple-alum Janine Barrett has worked her way up from student worker to executive director of graduate systems & operations at the Graduate College, but says her most cherished role is that of mother.

Ann Vuong sitting in an office.
People | September 9, 2019

A new face at UNLV, this professor brings unique perspective of public health focused on neurodevelopment in children and chemical exposures during pregnancy.

Maria Jerinic sits at a desk with stacks of books.
People | September 3, 2019

The longtime Honors College professor on Jane Austen, the tyranny of the GPA, and peanut butter cups.

Renee Watson stands in front of "We Are UNLV" sign.
People | August 26, 2019

From first-gen student to college administrator, Watson helps students navigate campus and create lasting memories.

Abbas Badani poses in front of UNLV's printouts.
People | August 12, 2019

A quest for a new challenge brought Abbas Badani to UNLV.