Topic: People

Signs of the Times
Decorated commencement cap that reads Future Doctor
People | April 26, 2018

The emerging tradition of DIY decorated mortarboards offers professor insight into current day culture.

Alum Advice: How to Land Your Next Job
woman by railing
People | April 25, 2018

Bobbie Barnes, a three-time UNLV graduate and director of the Boughner Career Services Center, offers tips for every stage of your career.

New Face: Brent Drake
Portrait Brent Drake
People | April 23, 2018

From sports to student success – it’s all in the numbers for the new vice provost for decision support.

Coding with Confidence
woman behind computer terminal
People | April 18, 2018

Professor Fatma Nasoz earns 2018 Faculty/Staff Community Outreach Award for program providing computer coding opportunities to underserved female students.

Using Film to Advocate for People With Disabilities
young woman
People | April 18, 2018

Brenna Spector wins 2018 Student Service Award for her work providing insight into the experiences and dreams of people with disabilities.

New Face: Blanca Rincón
Portrait Blanca Rincon
People | April 16, 2018

This College of Education professor is passionate about making higher education accessible to all students and responsive to their needs.

Alum Advice: How to Keep Calm While Saving a Life
woman with AED
People | April 12, 2018

Athletic trainer Chely Arias’ quick actions on a high school ball field turned a harrowing scene into a happy ending.

The Triad for Training
Portrait of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Professor Gabriele Wulf.
People | April 10, 2018

Kinesiology professor Gabriele Wulf’s studies on athletic performance aligns with the surge of pro sports teams in Southern Nevada.

The Patterns in Our Bones
Portrait of anthropology professor Debra Martin a classroom.
People | April 10, 2018

Anthropology professor Debra Martin, a 2018 Distinguished Professor, finds the evidence of violence throughout human culture.