Originally from Oakland, California, this Lee Business School staff member embraced Las Vegas when he made the move to attend UNLV. Now his beloved Oakland Raiders are making the same journey and he has mixed feelings about that transition.
Former UNLV basketball player Gwynn Hobbs Grant encourages Native American youths to create their own success.
With limited options in Nevada for top-notch scientists, two UNLV grads welcome the high-tech jobs that the marijuana industry brought.
UNLV alumni tell us why they took a chance on Nevada’s budding marijuana industry.
John Guedry, the Business Alumnus of the Year, says his degree opened doors for changing the community
Alumni Association honors marketing professor Jack Schibrowsky with its Outstanding Faculty Award.
Terry Shonkwiler given the Achievement in Service Award.
Sara Leoni, the College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year, finds that a great team can last a lifetime.
Tomas C. Walker, the 2017 Nursing Alumnus of the Year, working to develop an artificial pancreas to help patients with diabetes.
Herb J. Santos Jr., the Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year, finds opportunity in adversity.
Jason Smylie, the Honors College Alumnus of the Year, invests in Capriotti's and ends up owning the company.
Maria Barton, the Allied Health Sciences Alumna of the Year, finds the payoff in helping others.