Topic: People

Rakitha Perera sits with his hands clasped in front of him.
People | July 23, 2019

"So good" describes both the work ethic that helped earn Rakitha Perera one of the President's Classified Employee of the Year awards and his favorite karaoke song.

Marla Stafford seated in a row of chairs.
People | July 22, 2019

From the South to the Strip, her path in academia has been guided by her passion for research and her mission to change the lives of students.

Patricia Butler with her chin resting on her hand.
People | July 16, 2019

One of the professors in her department describes administrative assistant Patricia Butler as "the sunshine."

Nakia Jackson-Hale holding hands with her three kids and jumping in the air outside.
People | July 15, 2019

The executive director of Alumni Relations & Special Events handles a variety of tasks for the Boyd School of Law.

Bradley Boe ready to play wheelchair rugby
People | July 11, 2019

Bradley Boe finds empowerment in a new scholarship for students with spinal cord injuries.

black and white portrait of woman
People | July 9, 2019

Joanna DiBella, the President’s Classified Rookie of the Year, makes a good first impression in the provost's office.

Erin Collier sitting among trees.
People | July 8, 2019

This family-focused entrepreneur came home to Las Vegas to build supportive culture focused on development at UNLV.

Eric Nepomuceno standing, with book in hand, in front of the Thomas & Mack
People | June 24, 2019

Bringing together his love of both sports and law, athletic compliance is a good match for UNLV's senior associate athletics director.

Three men on stage
People | June 19, 2019

The retired U.S. Senate majority leader discusses health care with the dean of UNLV’s medical school