News: Alumni Engagement

A man sits on a couch with his wife and four children
People |

Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year Edwin Suarez's interest in physical therapy started with an injury of his own.

A man reclines in a chair
People |

Alumnus Oliver Wu now recruits UNLV students for their career ambition, can-do attitude, and ability to communicate with diverse people.

A man holds up a UNLV license plate reading "Piotr"
People |

College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year Piotr Tomasik has been involved in several startups since his 2009 commencement.

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People |

This new employee in the career services office wants others across campus to join him in helping students on their career journeys.

Summer Mudd riding a mountain bike in the desert
People |

When the pandemic forces her to work remotely, she misses seeing the students whom she considers friendly, in-your-face reminders of the real purpose of her finance job in Student Affairs.

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Research |

Alumnus Andrew Nordin develops technique that provides clearest view yet of how the brain responds to obstacles when people are walking or running.

Portrait of Missy Arendash is the Administrative Faculty Member of the Year
People |

The Administrative Faculty Member of the Year discovered her passion for planning events as a youngster working at a party supply store.

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Business and Community |

UNLV’s executive director of career services offers tips to help new grads and out-of-work industry vets stand out in an uncertain job market.

Computer Science Faculty-In-Residence Jorge Fonseca by server racks.
People |

Fueled by a long-time curiosity, this alumnus-turned-professor considers his role at UNLV not as a full-time job, but a full-time hobby.

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People |

The proud UNLV alum and supporter died Friday.

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Campus News |

UNLV's Career Services is up and running in a virtual environment, including offering its first virtual job fair this week.

man stands next to hey reb! statue on campus
People |

This go-getter came from Washington to attend UNLV and fell in love — with Las Vegas, and his wife.