Topic: diversity

From the President: Asian, Pacific Islander, and Middle Eastern Heritage Month
tree branches with yellow flowers and building in background
Campus News | April 6, 2021
Learning more about the heritage and cultures of our campus community.
The (Remote) Interview: Amanda Melilli
Amanda Melilli on a couch surrounded by books.
People | March 29, 2021
Gathering materials that represent a diversity of cultures and backgrounds is a focus of this librarian.
Making Waves in Radio
Vanessa McConnell sitting in a radio control booth
People | March 26, 2021
Nontraditional student Vanessa McConnell forging a path to bring diversity to sports broadcasting.
The (Remote) Interview: Francisco Menendez
Portrait of Francisco Menendez artistic director of UNLV's film department
People | March 22, 2021
After being terrified — and mesmerized — by the movie "Jaws" at age 13, this film professor's career path was set.
Celebrating Female Authors
collage of 5 book covers
Arts and Culture | March 18, 2021
For Women’s History Month, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies librarian Brittani Sterling shares some of her favorite reads from women authors. 
Black Mountain Institute Presents Black Mountain Radio
vibrantly colored artwork of desert scene
Arts and Culture | March 16, 2021
The Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute at UNLV brings back its arts-and-culture radio offerings.
Graduating Medical Student Already Community Asset
Two women stand in front of cars
People | March 12, 2021
Sarah Grimley works diligently not only on her studies but also on efforts to help the LGBTQ+ community.
Reflecting on Asian American & Pacific Islander Influence in Las Vegas
Commercial building with Asian architecture at night with car lights streaming
Research | March 2, 2021
Four students have joined the UNLV Oral History Research Center to conduct interviews from the region’s Asian American & Pacific Islander communities.
The (Remote) Interview: Kathleen Thimsen
nurse in jacket with stethoscope in simulation center
People | March 1, 2021
Accompanying her pediatrician father on house calls helped shape nursing professor Kathleen Thimsen's career.
UNLV Named Top 20 Wheelchair-Friendly Campus
Campus scene at desk with person using wheelchair in distance
Campus News | March 1, 2021
Mobility Magazine publication highlights Disability Resource Center, accessibility efforts on campus.
From the President: Women's History Month
A man sits at a tabel in front of a "We Are UNLV" sign
Campus News | March 1, 2021
Keith E. Whitfield on how we all can help UNLV advance as an equitable and inclusive university.
'Where I Needed to Be'
photo collage of black woman and medical building exterior
People | February 19, 2021
Dr. Brandi Alexander chose family medicine because it provides a range of challenges and opportunities to advocate for women of color.