Diane Russell
Publications Specialist
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.
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Articles by Diane Russell

People | January 13, 2021
Finding a Caring Community at UNLV
Ruth McKoin, a 2020 Classified Employee of the Year winner, on the 'beautifully intelligent' people who've helped her grow.

People | October 5, 2020
The (Remote) Interview: Alice Corkill
Inspired by an instructor during her undergraduate years, the education professor now strives to similarly motivate her students.

People | September 14, 2020
The (Remote) Interview: Deana Waddell
Working from home has helped the web & digital strategy director balance the added demands at work with remote learning for her kids.

People | August 26, 2020
Wish Fulfillment
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.

People | August 3, 2020
The (Remote) Interview: Nicole Santero
Nicole Santero balances her job communicating about the School of Public Health with her doctoral research on the BTS phenomenon.

People | July 16, 2020
Outgoing and Relentlessly Enthusiastic: Missy Arendash
The Administrative Faculty Member of the Year discovered her passion for planning events as a youngster working at a party supply store.

Campus News | March 30, 2020
Launching a Career
UNLV's Career Services is up and running in a virtual environment, including offering its first virtual job fair this week.

Campus News | March 19, 2020
Keeping Things Secure in Coronavirus Times
University Police Services is ramping up efforts to keep UNLV's people and property safe.

People | February 18, 2020
The Interview: Keyonna Summers
Whether to promote UNLV's people, programs, and research or to indulge her personal passion for karaoke, media relations specialist Keyonna Summers says she will sing out any time, anywhere.