Topic: alumni

Marquin Parks
People | April 8, 2016

When Marquin Parks challenged his class to read more, he found his own voice as a writer. Now the College of Education alumnus has two book series under his belt.

Alex Andres at Lego Land
People | April 5, 2016

Alumnus Alex Andres combines lifelong love of Lego with training in theater design to land his dream job.

Ashley Weckesser
People | February 22, 2016

Ask this Grad College staff member to call out a military cadence and you might be surprised at the results.

Jon Castagnino
People | January 27, 2016

Alumnus and new Greenspun School of Journalism instructor reflects on his fight with cancer, passion for journalism, and the inspiration he finds in students.

Daniella Toscano
Arts and Culture | December 9, 2015

UNLV alumna Daniella Toscano’s task was to do something that’s been done thousands of times, yet make it look new. Go behind the scenes with the costume designer for 'A Christmas Carol.'

Liz Lewis
People | December 7, 2015

A longtime Rebel connects Las Vegas businesses with UNLV researchers, and keeps her finger on the pulse of a tech-savvy community.

Beverly Rogers
People | November 10, 2015

Ardent collector and UNLV alumna Beverly Rogers on the value of books as historic artifacts.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
People | November 4, 2015

Our Alumni of the Year tell us about a time they felt a little overmatched by circumstances and how they got through it.

four portraits
People | November 4, 2015

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they faced a (fake) fire, a blank canvas, a dreaded phone call, and a mother's mortality.

four portraits
People | November 4, 2015

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they dealt with deadly viruses, used a crate for a desk, and faced a life-altering medical crisis.

Six portraits
People | November 4, 2015

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what they learned when facing a roomful of corporate lawyers, during a big interview, and amidst the chaos of stock traders.

Stephen Lazarus
People | October 9, 2015

On a whim, Stephen Lazarus signed up for a class while dealing cards. It was a decision that saved the ER-doc’s life.