Topic: People

Tammi Kim
People | March 20, 2017

The technical services librarian was drawn to UNLV for its collaborative and innovative University Libraries faculty — and to escape the snow.

Olivia Perry holds up desk clock
People | March 13, 2017

Whether taking to the skies or tackling a thorny issue, this new compliance investigator finds that persistence pays off.

Danylle Hitchen
People | March 6, 2017

Danylle Hitchen’s “one day at a time motto” guides her through life’s adventures.

A man raising his arm up and his hand in a pointing pose
People | February 28, 2017

As a utility player of the acting profession, alumnus Michael Bunin has found his niche in Hollywood.

Vaneh Darakjian
People | February 27, 2017

Born in a refugee camp in Germany, Darakjian eventually settled in Las Vegas with her family and made her way to UNLV. Now this alum is busy promoting the high-quality graduate education offered by her alma mater.

Benjamin Barborka
People | February 21, 2017

This dentist's tip for success is to avoid the temptation to take shortcuts since only persistence and hard work are going to get you where you want to be.

Dr. Mark Dubrouva
People | February 16, 2017

The Las Vegas physician and higher education regent discusses his own educational experience and why UNLV’s School of Medicine is so important to health of our community.

Michael Easter
People | February 16, 2017

Michael Easter, former editor of Men’s Health, is the host of a new healthy living show on KUNV radio.

Justin Roper keeps an eye on activities during a Runnin' Rebels timeout
People | February 13, 2017

This alum is revved up about returning to his alma mater to be part of UNLV Athletics.

Cynthia Wong sits at a piano
People | February 6, 2017

From premiering new work at Carnegie Hall to collaborating on the Nextet new music concert series, this professor is proof classical composers are alive and kicking.

Francisco Sy
People | January 30, 2017

The new chair of environmental and occupational health says he was drawn to UNLV in part because of the opportunity to mentor minority students.