Topic: faculty/staff

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People | September 7, 2014

The business law professor changed fields of study more than once as he made his way through his undergraduate and graduate studies. His tip for success: Never be afraid to start over.

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People | September 4, 2014

The School of Life Sciences professor studied computer science when she first entered college, but fascination with evolution eventually drew her to genomics.

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People | November 4, 2013

The new professor-in-residence share his thoughts on the ever-changing world of employment law, workplace prejudice, and Match.com.

Patrick Victor Naranjo
People | October 30, 2013

The diversity advocate and university ombudsman brings an alternate perspective to his dual roles on campus.

Ranita Ray
People | October 28, 2013

The new ethnographer explores the reasons it's so hard to escape poverty.

Bing Ma
People | October 23, 2013

Professor Bing Ma left the frigid winters of Michigan for the intense summers of Las Vegas to continue her research and begin teaching.

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People | October 21, 2013

A quick comment by a UNLV professor changed the course of her life. Now back at UNLV as new Lincy Institute director of education, Martinez hopes to influence the lives of Nevada's children through her policy research.

Bruce Leonard
People | October 15, 2013

An Army and Navy veteran, nursing professor Bruce Leonard lived in many states before moving to Las Vegas. He came to UNLV on the advice of a current nursing professor.

Jenny Pharr
People | October 14, 2013

UNLV's first graduate of the community health PhD returns to see through her work in creating a healthier community.

Francis "Frank" Cucinotta
People | October 10, 2013

A childhood fascination with space exploration eventually led to a full-time role at NASA for a health physics professor.

Dan Hamilton
People | October 8, 2013

The new dean of the Boyd Law School aims to build UNLV's reputation as a leader in gaming law.

Joshua Vermillion
People | October 2, 2013

The architecture professor talks about becoming part of the city’s creative class and learning to embrace messy mistakes.