Topic: People

Makayla Palmer poses in the Xeric Garden on UNLV's campus.
People | December 10, 2018

A health economist in the Lee Business School, her research interests center around policies addressing the health of low-income and at-risk infants and children.

artwork
People | December 4, 2018

The abstract mandalas of UNLV alumnus James Stanford demand close inspection. A new art book collects his works.

Cyndi Backstrom, a manager of IT Support Services Poses in front of UNLV sign.
People | December 3, 2018

After spending her workday at her computer, this manager of IT support services for the UNLV School of Medicine is only too happy to “unplug” once she gets home.

portrait of man in classroom
People | November 28, 2018

At UNLV, physician Buddhadeb Dawn is able to combine his talent for program-building with his passions for research and patient care.

Shelly Wang the director of program development for Continuing Education poses in front of flowers.
People | November 26, 2018

Researching career trends and expanding educational opportunities beyond the traditional college experience are among her goals.

UNLV School of Medicine
People | November 21, 2018

The new chair of the School of Medicine’s ob/gyn department says that even after decades, delivering babies still is exciting.

Blaise Cohen
People | November 14, 2018

Faculty-Staff Holiday Card Scholarship recipient has lifelong dream of being an Air Force pilot on the runway and picking up speed.

Miranda Berrie walking down a corridor
People | November 13, 2018

Thanks to a new online bachelor's degree in urban studies, Miranda Barrie has been able to work, travel, campaign, and study on her own terms.