Three Disciplines to One Career: Shipra De
Shipra De
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The Engineering Alumna of the Year leads data and business intelligence analysts at the Nevada National Security Sites while helping connect UNLV students with industry opportunities.
Taking UNLV Training to Mars: Valerie Tu
Valerie Tu
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The College of Sciences Alumna of the Year and NASA planetary geologist fosters internship opportunities for UNLV's next generation of scientists.
From Code to Cosmos: UNLV Students Build an Immersive Astronomy Experience
A group of students and faculty stand next to the Dreamscape Learn signage in the Lied Library
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Created by a multidisciplinary team of UNLV students, R.2X Cosmic Expedition takes the campus community beyond the classroom and into the solar system.
UNLV Plastic Surgeon Changing Lives of Children with Facial Birth Defects
Dr. John Menezes posing outdoors.
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Dr. John Menezes, Las Vegas’ only fellowship-trained craniofacial surgeon specializing in cleft lip and palate repair, helps lead a new multidisciplinary clinic for patients.
The Fallout From Making a ‘Welcome to New Vegas’ Sign: Industry Connections
students working to create a sign for the Atomic Museum exhibit
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UNLV's entertainment engineering and design program helps boost student resumes with real-world projects and industry collaborations.
UNLV Dance Opens 50th Anniversary Season with 'Golden Glow' Oct. 2-3
artistic illustration of dancers in various poses
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This landmark performance gathers an extraordinary community of choreographic voices whose works celebrate where UNLV Dance has been, honor who it is today, and imagine where it will go next.
Placing Books in Children's Homes: Laurie Hartig and Lisa K. Habighorst
Laurie Hartig and Lisa K. Habighorst
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The College of Education Alumnae of the Year co-founded Spread the Word Nevada, expanding access to books and literacy resources for young readers across the state.
Rooted in the Mojave: Daniel Joseph Chenin
Daniel Joseph Chenin
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The internationally recognized architect and College of Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year has built a practice inspired by Southern Nevada while mentoring the next generation of designers.
Building a Better Path for Foster Families: Laura “Ali” Caliendo
Ali Caliendo
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Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year founded Foster Kinship to support relatives raising children in foster care. The nonprofit has since helped nearly 24,000 Nevada children.
A Lifetime of Giving Back: Elaine and Tony Sanchez
Tony and Elaine Sanchez
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University Libraries Alumni of the Year honorees have spent their careers and volunteer work supporting education, libraries, and their Southern Nevada community.
UNLV Earns Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability
student studies plant at wetland location
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The designation recognizes UNLV’s work to advance sustainability through its teaching, research, operations, and community partnerships.
Beyond the Book: How Stories Help Shape Future Physicians
Katie Houk sitting with the medical humanities collection placed around her.
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Katie Houk builds a medical humanities collection that gives students at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine space to reflect, create, and better understand the people they will care for.