Topic: faculty/staff

Amanda Melilli on a couch surrounded by books.
People | March 29, 2021

Gathering materials that represent a diversity of cultures and backgrounds is a focus of this librarian.

Portrait of Francisco Menendez artistic director of UNLV's film department
People | March 22, 2021

After being terrified — and mesmerized — by the movie "Jaws" at age 13, this film professor's career path was set.

Portrait of UNLV Athletics Dietiian Nicole Kiley
People | March 8, 2021

You can. You will. Let's go! That's the mantra that the UNLV athletic department's first sport dietitian uses for herself and for her student-athletes.

nurse in jacket with stethoscope in simulation center
People | March 1, 2021

Accompanying her pediatrician father on house calls helped shape nursing professor Kathleen Thimsen's career.

Kathy Stanchi teaching yoga in front of three students.
People | February 22, 2021

Professor Kathryn Stanchi balances out her day job teaching writing to law students with teaching yoga.

photo collage of black woman and medical building exterior
People | February 19, 2021

Dr. Brandi Alexander chose family medicine because it provides a range of challenges and opportunities to advocate for women of color.

Kweisi Ausur standing against a wall
People | February 19, 2021

UNLV hospitality professor journeys through pain and shame to discover his identity.

Valinder "Val" Addison in front of palm trees and blue sky.
People | February 16, 2021

While some of us have nicknames we wish everyone would forget, Valinder Addison likes hers because her family and friends say she keeps going, and going, and going.

Lindsay J. Russell dressed in a red Star Trek uniform while standing on a rock formation.
People | February 8, 2021

Her love for all things sci-fi has shaped her outlook on leadership, life, and being a strong woman.

Portrait of Holly Samayoa is the Rookie of the Year in the Classified Employee of the Year Awards for 2020
People | February 3, 2021

After more than a decade, Holly Samayoa earned her UNLV degree and now has been recognized as the university's Rookie of the Year.

Michael Chin with his replica wrestling championship belt.
People | February 1, 2021

Jumping out of a plane at age 30 inspired professor Mike Chin to take more risks in his career as a writer — and in his love life.