Diane Russell is a writer and editor in the University Communications office. As an assistant editor for UNLV Magazine, she oversees the Books and Class Notes sections. She also manages the Accomplishments section of the UNLV website and produces the UNLV Highlights document.
A son of Nebraska, Walter said he has "that goofy Midwest thing" that compels him to work every day.
After more than a decade, Holly Samayoa earned her UNLV degree and now has been recognized as the university's Rookie of the Year.
Theresa Boucher, the top 2020 Classified Employee of the Year, keeps her dean's office running while mentoring first-gen students.
Colin Tewey, a 2020 Classified Employee of the Year, keeps the stream of mail moving smoothly across campus. On weekends, it's trout-filled streams that call to him.
Ruth McKoin, a 2020 Classified Employee of the Year winner, on the 'beautifully intelligent' people who've helped her grow.
Inspired by an instructor during her undergraduate years, the education professor now strives to similarly motivate her students.
Working from home has helped the web & digital strategy director balance the added demands at work with remote learning for her kids.
Jorge “Fabian” Trejo-Ibarra began his freshman year as a pre-nursing student this week thanks to a scholarship funded by Rig-Rents through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Nicole Santero balances her job communicating about the School of Public Health with her doctoral research on the BTS phenomenon.