Topic: faculty/staff

Chelsea Heinbach standing in the library.
People | September 30, 2019

A librarian and professor, Heinbach teaches students how to find and evaluate information — skills she says will be valuable wherever life takes them.

Evelyn Johnson by a vase of flowers.
People | September 23, 2019

As a UNLV alum, employee, and mom, Johnson works to enhance UNLV every day.

Janine Barrett poses with her 10-month-old daughter, Makenzie on campus.
People | September 16, 2019

Triple-alum Janine Barrett has worked her way up from student worker to executive director of graduate systems & operations at the Graduate College, but says her most cherished role is that of mother.

Ann Vuong sitting in an office.
People | September 9, 2019

A new face at UNLV, this professor brings unique perspective of public health focused on neurodevelopment in children and chemical exposures during pregnancy.

Maria Jerinic sits at a desk with stacks of books.
People | September 3, 2019

The longtime Honors College professor on Jane Austen, the tyranny of the GPA, and peanut butter cups.

Renee Watson stands in front of "We Are UNLV" sign.
People | August 26, 2019

From first-gen student to college administrator, Watson helps students navigate campus and create lasting memories.

Abbas Badani poses in front of UNLV's printouts.
People | August 12, 2019

A quest for a new challenge brought Abbas Badani to UNLV.

Christine Ancajas standing in a dentist office.
People | August 5, 2019

Her childhood experiences with dental problems fueled her career interests.

black and white portrait of woman
People | July 30, 2019

Tamara Marino, this year’s first-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year, helps forge partnerships between the campus and Southern Nevada communities.

Mykola Sul seated at a piano.
People | July 29, 2019

UNLV’s coordinator of keyboard studies enlists students to share Beethoven’s works with the community.

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.