Topic: People

Lisa Davis standing in tall grass at the Wetlands.
People | June 10, 2019

A triple UNLV alum, Lisa Davis has found her passion for sustainability, helping people, and adventure in UNLV's MBA programs.

man shaking hand of woman in doctor's coat
People | June 5, 2019

First-year medical student Danielle Arceo is considering a career in psychiatry or pediatrics.

A man in a UNLV basketball jersey leans on a gold-colored Oldsmobile.
People | June 5, 2019

Francisco Franco used to commute to school in a stock Oldsmobile in the late 1990s. When he was invited last year to bring the same car — now a custom lowrider — back for an art exhibit, it was a full-circle moment for the UNLV alumnus.

Buddhadeb Dawn, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Internal Medicine Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine School
People | June 3, 2019

Combining his love of medicine and his desire to teach makes UNLV's School of Medicine a good fit for this physician.

Pete Reyes poses next to a bookshelf.
People | May 28, 2019

A two-time UNLV alum, Pete Reyes is studying for a third degree while working full time and making indie-electronic albums.

portrait of woman
People | May 23, 2019

This professor was inspired by a mentor while in college and now tries to do the same for UNLV students.

Michael and Gloria Flores
People | May 20, 2019

Gloria Flores and her son, Michael, share a stage as they both earn degrees on the same day.

Steven Sexton, assistant professor of English
People | May 20, 2019

This assistant professor of English pursued varied academic interests but found his purpose studying the stories of indigenous peoples.

Decorated UNLV mortarboard with students in background
People | May 15, 2019

UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

gloved hands with scalpel
People | May 15, 2019

Former chief resident Joshua Goldman returns to the UNLV School of Medicine to help expand the plastic and reconstructive surgery program.

Jun Yong Kang writes on a glass board.
People | May 13, 2019

The most exciting thing about chemistry? The infinite failures in even the most thoroughly thought-out experiments, the biochemist says.