Topic: faculty/staff

Makayla Palmer poses in the Xeric Garden on UNLV's campus.
People | December 10, 2018

A health economist in the Lee Business School, her research interests center around policies addressing the health of low-income and at-risk infants and children.

Cyndi Backstrom, a manager of IT Support Services Poses in front of UNLV sign.
People | December 3, 2018

After spending her workday at her computer, this manager of IT support services for the UNLV School of Medicine is only too happy to “unplug” once she gets home.

Shelly Wang the director of program development for Continuing Education poses in front of flowers.
People | November 26, 2018

Researching career trends and expanding educational opportunities beyond the traditional college experience are among her goals.

Sara Ortiz, program manager for the Black Mountain Institute. She manages events, readings, etc. for the fellows and writers-in-residence, poses in front of trees on campus.
People | November 13, 2018

As program manager for the Black Mountain Institute and "The Believer," the former vocalist lifts her voice to advocate for literacy in Las Vegas.

Lori Ciccone, the executive director of the office of sponsored programs, poses in her office.
People | October 29, 2018

Event planning led this alumna to managing sponsored programs at her alma mater.

Portrait of Nicole Stella.
People | October 15, 2018

Have a student who is struggling — or excelling? Send them to the Academic Success Center. Nicole Stella wants to see them.

Brett Riddle holding a bike.
People | October 8, 2018

Location, environment — and one superb teacher — inspired Riddle to get into the field of biogeography.

Tracy Spies poses in front of flowers and bushes.
People | October 1, 2018

Helping bilingual students — and the teachers who educate them — succeed is a top priority for this associate professor.

Cory Tucker standing in Lied Library in front of a book shelf.
People | September 24, 2018

From the J. Peterman catalog to the library catalog