Topic: alumni

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.

portrait of woman in graduation cap
People | January 14, 2021

With a gaming-centered master’s degree newly in hand, UNLV Hospitality grad Margaret Simpson is bringing powerful leadership to her tribe’s Oregon casino.

Portrait of Cheyenne Rogers, Assistant Director of Academic Transitions and Learning Support Acting Coordinator of Academic Success Coaching at the Academic Success Center
People | December 14, 2020

A first-generation student finds her calling by helping UNLV's students navigate their challenges.

A man stands in front of  a staircase, smiling
People | December 6, 2020

Alumnus Parker Hill learned the importance of diving right into any and all problems during Senior Design.

Two men stand flanking two seated women
People | December 6, 2020

Miles Buckner, who came to UNLV after 12 years in civil engineering, learned new tricks through Senior Design Competition.

A woman stands next to a mascot in a skunk costume
People | December 6, 2020

Alumna credits her involvement in a student organization with her current career in aeronautical engineering.

A woman in protective equipment stands at a construction site
People | December 6, 2020

UNLV alumna Brittany Radke applies lessons from UNLV's Senior Design competition in her work as an environmental engineer.

collage of group in canoe on lake and couple smiling
People | December 6, 2020

An interest in Lego and science, and an introductory class at UNLV, led one-time potential graphic design student Iani Batilov to civil engineering.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
People | November 30, 2020

UNLV engineering alumni look back at how Senior Design prepared them for their careers.