Topic: People

Michael Pravica talks to Marshawn Lynch
People | October 31, 2017

Physics professor Michael Pravica teams up with Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch in Bleacher Report web series.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
People | October 30, 2017

The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality is celebrating its 50th anniversary with stories of graduates from all walks of life. Here, we celebrate the Rebel families among its college grads.

Hailey Dawson shows off her World Series-themed robohand
People | October 27, 2017

Meet Maria Gerardi, the UNLV engineering graduate student behind 7-year-old Hailey Dawson's World Series pitch using a 3D-printed prosthetic hand.

Emily Shreve working with students at table.
People | October 23, 2017

Having experienced a terrible first semester in college, this staff member is determined to make sure UNLV freshmen don't have that same misfortune.

Portrait of Aaron A. Bellow Jr.
People | October 16, 2017

This professor says being able to positively impact people’s lives makes nursing a satisfying career choice.

Portrait of Elizabeth Stacy.
People | October 9, 2017

Excited about UNLV’s diversity and upward trajectory, this new life sciences professor is looking forward to involving more undergraduates in her research.

Michael Bruner
People | October 3, 2017

Performance poetry led the new chair of communication studies to a career studying the power of persuasion.

man in courtroom setting talking to group
People | September 28, 2017

How does a poor kid from Searchlight, Nevada, reach the pinnacle of the U.S. Capitol? By first pursing a career in law. 

Vanessa Hauc
People | September 28, 2017

As climate change and hurricanes dominate the news, alumna and Telemundo journalist Vanessa Hauc is raising awareness on the impact in Latino communities.

Sean Mulvenon
People | September 25, 2017

This new associate dean in the College of Education says that working a variety of jobs has taught him to respect all occupations.