Student Stories
We have more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students at UNLV. Whether it’s achievement in academics, contributions to research, or mentoring and advocating for others, these Rebels are making things happen.
Ph.D. student April Contreras presented findings on using caraway or fennel seed without the complications that can occur in current treatments for the brain disorder.
Three UNLV students present what they learned digitizing photos of the Black experience in 1960s Las Vegas.
After seeing a need for more physical therapists who can serve Native communities, three UNLV students take matters into their own hands.
Benjy Sedano-Herrera is finding international success through his research in a UNLV Life Sciences lab and his networking outside of it.
Students receive scholarships while their artwork is run in rotation throughout the summer on the world's largest LED screen.
The program will help Alejandro Rios prepare for career in immigrant and refugee advocacy.
Justin Negron's UNLV turnaround story starts with a visit to his advisor and ends with Senior Design Competition wins and a job offer.
2024 UNLV Student Service Award winner Makayla Franklin inspires Black pride and representation on campus through Afrikan Black Coalition Conference.
International student Shangjia Zhang lands a highly competitive NASA grant and UNLV graduate fellowship.
Faculty/Staff Stories
UNLV is home to more than 3,000 faculty and staff who are focused on student achievement, teaching, research, and service.
UNLV math sciences professor Satish Bhatnagar will be honored for his half-century of contributions to the university during the annual Faculty Length of Service Program.
From promoting megaresorts to championing responsible gaming practices, Alan Feldman has made his mark in an industry he never planned to enter. Now his contributions are immortalized with a national Hall of Fame induction.
Although nursing wasn't her first calling, Barrett had a head start in health care after helping her mother run a rural clinic in the Philippines.
From groundbreaking researcher to UNLV president, Marta Meana reflects on the unexpected moments of her long career.
Dr. Richard Baynosa shares how advances in robotic techniques are improving patient outcomes.
With an artist's attention to detail, the administrative assistant and BTS 'stan' leaves an early impression on on her Lee Business School colleagues.
Professor Marty Schiller talks about his business and how UNLV made it possible.
The longtime psychologist opens up about groundbreaking research on inner experience and why the award was a surprise.
2024 Service-Learning Award recipient Rachel Anderson combines passions of community service and teaching for new legal clinic.
Alumni Stories
UNLV is proud to have more than 140,000 alumni working and contributing to their communities in 50 states and more than 75 countries worldwide.
With resilience and resolve, award adds to Billot's legacy as one of UNLV’s most academically decorated graduates.
Raise a toast to the Hospitality College Alumni of Year and CraftHaus Brewery owners for serving their community and alma mater.
The College of Education Alumna of the Year works to land much-needed funding for the school where her educational journey began — and where she returned as principal.
Dr. John Pierce creates a scholarship to support student veterans in UNLV's School of Integrated Health Sciences.
Former UNLV lineman Ammir Aziz uses his experience to block suicide in young people of color through the nonprofit The Defensive Line.
At UNLV, Haven Searcy gains two degrees and experience analyzing the effects of radiation on the environment.
Leya Dagher knew she wanted to start a business and with the help of UNLV resources, she established Swalty Mediterranean.
Young alumna Jannah Bowen creates a scholarship to help others become entrepreneurs.
Anesthesiology resident Dr. Vladislav Zhitny still makes time to help UNLV medical students get their work published in peer-reviewed journals.