Topic: student profile

Sharang Chaudhry speaking in front of brain simulations.
Research | September 13, 2018

Embracing contradiction made statistics doctoral student Sharang Chaudhry a better research presenter.

man and woman shaking hands
People | August 1, 2018

A member of the UNLV School of Medicine's inaugural class reflects on past adversities that led to success.

portrait of woman
People | June 13, 2018

This aspiring "world-improvement strategist" hopes that studying in Israel will help her gain a more in-depth perspective on Middle East conflicts and allow her to improve her Arabic.

Portrait Michael Schwob
Research | May 3, 2018

Stepping into the world of research helped one student choose a career, make new friends, and get a head start on the future.

Portrait of woman in esports jersey
People | March 7, 2018

8-bit Esports member Yzzi Ocampo on the challenges female gamers face and the community she found on UNLV's campus.

Portrait of Milo Ocampo
People | March 7, 2018

The co-founder of UNLV’s first esports organization on building community among gamers and UNLV’s chances of winning its first Mountain West Showdown.

Allison Slaughter seated at a desk.
Business and Community | February 8, 2018

UNLV practicum helps social work students find the right fit and connect to future jobs.

Santiago Michel
People | February 6, 2018

Success was in the cards for this Mexican-born illusionist-turned-hospitality student-turned Strip headliner.

Isack Tenorio
People | December 14, 2017

Commencement speaker Izack Tenorio found his niche in working on public initiatives. Now he sees them as a key tool in helping to ease divisions in the country.