Articles by Steve Bornfeld

The IT Guy: UNLV's First Chief Information Security Officer
Vito Rocco tackles the shoring up cybersecurity efforts without impeding access to systems and data for campus users.

The Auspicious Timing of a Russian History Expert
History professor Paul Werth named a 2022 Guggenheim Fellow.

How Mermaids in the Desert Launched the Career of Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner
A journey over the Hoover Dam set the stage for alumna Camille Touton, now serving at the highest levels of government, to dedicate her life to protecting the nation’s waters.

Getting to Know the Digital President
From the presidential puppy to financial aid info, Digital President Whitfield shares stories along with useful information for students.

Into the Rebel-verse
A trio of alums have crafted artificial intelligence-powered avatars so anyone can interact with the likes of Deepak Chopra and UNLV's Keith E. Whitfield. Here's how that builds connections.
Honoring a Legacy
Robert E. Lang Doctoral Fellowship recognizes immense impact of late UNLV professor, seeks next generation of public policy leaders.

UNLV's Digital President Finds a New Way to Reach Students
The AI avatar chats with students to answer questions and build community.

Art That Inspires People to Question
2015 alumna Fawn Douglas uses her art and Nuwu Studios collective to be a fierce advocate for Native Americans, women’s issues, and more.

Battle Born in Every Sense
Through the uncertainty of accreditation, the charter class gambled on a fledgling medical school — and then faced a mass shooting and catastrophic pandemic. For UNLV’s first medical school graduates, the risk pays off.