Topic: alumni

Alumna Alissa Nutting holding a microphone
People | October 29, 2013

Alumna Alissa Nutting made headlines this summer with her controversial and acclaimed first novel. She'll read from the book about a beautiful teacher who preys on her young male students at this weekend's book festival.

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People | March 5, 2013
Alumna puts 10 years of teaching experience into new advice book for college students.
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People | February 25, 2013

Alumnus Eric Talbert had long believed in the mission of the humanitarian group Emergency USA, but seeing a child's scars firsthand left a mark on him.

Simon Keith sitting down on a roller
People | January 14, 2013

Simon Keith got sick of being the "heart guy" and spent two decades trying to ignore his status as a transplant recipient. Then he got a reality check—and a new goal in life.

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People | January 10, 2013

On the court, UNLV alum Coach Dave Rice is rooting for the Runnin’ Rebels. Off the court, he’s championing another cause – autism awareness.

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People | November 9, 2012

Rotting food, old toilets, and remnants of residence hall move-out are treasures to Tara Pike-Nordstrom.

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People | July 25, 2012

Years spent fulfilling customers' unusual requests provides UNLV alum Mariann Mohos humorous stories for her book.

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Business and Community | July 2, 2012
Former UNLV roommates liked the Capriotti's restaurant chain so much they bought the company and doubled its size.
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People | June 19, 2012

After giving up baseball, alumnus Chad Belding builds an outdoor media company around ducks and dogs.

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People | June 13, 2012
Alumna Daliah (Zodieru) Wachs expands her practice to thousands through satellite radio call-in show.
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People | April 17, 2012

Can’t put your finger on what’s wrong with that trendy new restaurant? Maybe the music they’ve piped is setting the wrong tone, according to alumnus Allen Klevens.