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.

Articles by Diane Russell

Finding a Caring Community at UNLV
Ruth McKoin is the third-place recipient in the 2020 Classified Employee of the Year Awards.
People | January 13, 2021
Ruth McKoin, a 2020 Classified Employee of the Year winner, on the 'beautifully intelligent' people who've helped her grow.
The (Remote) Interview: Alice Corkill
Alice Corkill sitting at a table in a garden.
People | October 5, 2020
Inspired by an instructor during her undergraduate years, the education professor now strives to similarly motivate her students.
The (Remote) Interview: Deana Waddell
Deana Waddell with kids playing in a pool in the background.
People | September 14, 2020
Working from home has helped the web & digital strategy director balance the added demands at work with remote learning for her kids.
Wish Fulfillment
A family of four stands together in front of a display of UNLV memorabilia
People | August 26, 2020
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.
The (Remote) Interview: Nicole Santero
Nicole Santero at home, surrounded by BTS memorabilia, including a poster.
People | August 3, 2020
Nicole Santero balances her job communicating about the School of Public Health with her doctoral research on the BTS phenomenon.
Outgoing and Relentlessly Enthusiastic: Missy Arendash
Portrait of Missy Arendash is the Administrative Faculty Member of the Year
People | July 16, 2020
The Administrative Faculty Member of the Year discovered her passion for planning events as a youngster working at a party supply store.
Launching a Career
Campus News | March 30, 2020
UNLV's Career Services is up and running in a virtual environment, including offering its first virtual job fair this week.
Keeping Things Secure in Coronavirus Times
empty bench outside residence hall
Campus News | March 19, 2020
University Police Services is ramping up efforts to keep UNLV's people and property safe.
The Interview: Keyonna Summers
Keyonna Summers singing karaoke
People | February 18, 2020
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.