Topic: awards

man posing
Campus News | April 21, 2021

Faculty/Staff Service 2021 Award recipient John Starkey “made all the difference” for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada as they sought to promote volunteerism and spread the word.

woman posing with two physical therapists working behind her
Campus News | April 21, 2021

Service-Learning Award recipient Jennifer Nash partners with community agency to provide opportunities for students while addressing fall risks for older adults.

A man eats a VHS cassette
People | March 9, 2021

MFA film student lands major screenwriting prize from Humanitas.

Portrait of Holly Samayoa is the Rookie of the Year in the Classified Employee of the Year Awards for 2020
People | February 3, 2021

After more than a decade, Holly Samayoa earned her UNLV degree and now has been recognized as the university's Rookie of the Year.

Portrait of Theresa Boucher is the 2020 Classified Employee of the Year recipient.
People | January 27, 2021

Theresa Boucher, the top 2020 Classified Employee of the Year, keeps her dean's office running while mentoring first-gen students.

Portrait of Colin Tewey is an Admin Services Officer 1 in University Services.
People | January 20, 2021

Colin Tewey, a 2020 Classified Employee of the Year, keeps the stream of mail moving smoothly across campus. On weekends, it's trout-filled streams that call to him.

Ruth McKoin is the third-place recipient in the 2020 Classified Employee of the Year Awards.
People | January 13, 2021

Ruth McKoin, a 2020 Classified Employee of the Year winner, on the 'beautifully intelligent' people who've helped her grow.

A man stands next to a stone wall
People | October 22, 2020

Outstanding Alumnus of the Year didn't let a little thing like Nevada's only law school closing stop him from pursuing a legal education.

A man leands against a wall with his arms folded
People | October 21, 2020

Silver State Award-winner Larry Ruvo is still charging hard into philanthropy, just like he has for more than 40 years.

A man sits in front of wall-to-wall bookshelves
People | October 21, 2020

Achievement in Service Award winner Michael Green is UNLV's resident expert in all things Silver State.