Two-time UNLV alumnus Andrew Baca has done a little bit of everything in his career … except let setbacks stand in the way.

College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year Mike Maier helps show tech start-ups the way.

Stepping into the world of research helped one student choose a career, make new friends, and get a head start on the future.

Professor Fatma Nasoz earns 2018 Faculty/Staff Community Outreach Award for program providing computer coding opportunities to underserved female students.

Awards recognize those on campus who demonstrate a commitment to community partnership

8-bit Esports member Yzzi Ocampo on the challenges female gamers face and the community she found on UNLV's campus.

The computer science major on taking a nonconventional career path and coaching UNLV's Overwatch team to esports success.

New cybersecurity minor paving the way for a new bachelor's in the field — making UNLV one of just a few universities in the nation to offer such a program.

Tomas C. Walker, the 2017 Nursing Alumnus of the Year, working to develop an artificial pancreas to help patients with diabetes.

Jason Smylie, the Honors College Alumnus of the Year, invests in Capriotti's and ends up owning the company.

Team Wingin’ It, a group led by UNLV students, hatched a plan to help Las Vegas become more energy efficient and plucked the $10K grand prize during the Consumer Electronics Show.

From a home for homeless students to inspiring the next generation of health crusaders — these worthy causes will warm your heart during the holidays.