Topic: People

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People | October 8, 2019

A breakthrough research project landed hospitality undergrad Jasmine Nemati a top-tier journal credit and the experience of a lifetime.

A woman sits at a desk, in front of a row of medals
People | October 8, 2019

Outstanding Faculty Award winner Anjala Krishen keeps students moving, acting as a mentor before and after graduation.

Hanna Andrews holding books in front of the Academic Success Center
People | October 7, 2019

She is inspired by the goals, values, and dreams of her students at the Academic Success Center.

A woman in a red jacket stands at a podium and smiles
People | October 2, 2019

Silver State Award winner and former President Carol Harter oversaw unprecedented expansion for the university.

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People | October 1, 2019

Her love of books continually drew Alumna of the Year Beverly Rogers back to UNLV as both a student and donor.

Chelsea Heinbach standing in the library.
People | September 30, 2019

A librarian and professor, Heinbach teaches students how to find and evaluate information — skills she says will be valuable wherever life takes them.

Evelyn Johnson by a vase of flowers.
People | September 23, 2019

As a UNLV alum, employee, and mom, Johnson works to enhance UNLV every day.

A woman smiles while working with scientific equipment
People | September 20, 2019

Alumna Vanessa Sanders finding new paths for isotopes therapeutic and diagnostic at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Janine Barrett poses with her 10-month-old daughter, Makenzie on campus.
People | September 16, 2019

Triple-alum Janine Barrett has worked her way up from student worker to executive director of graduate systems & operations at the Graduate College, but says her most cherished role is that of mother.