Topic: People

woman in front of CAEO office in photo framed by photo collage of her time at UNLV
| March 16, 2026

The AVP for retention and outreach at UNLV’s Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach reflects on how her immigrant experience shaped a career supporting student success.

photo portrait of Frances Young
| March 12, 2026

Frances Young, a UNLV social work alumna and lecturer, turned her own postpartum struggles into a mission to expand mental health support for new parents.

Tony Ferrar climbing at Red Rock Canyon
| March 9, 2026

The engineer-turned-rock climber approaches challenges with optimism and a ‘make it happen’ attitude.

man leaning against table in front of TV screen and wall that reads Dreamscape Learn
| March 2, 2026

This audiovisual specialist brought fun shirts and award-winning TV production experience to his job building technology spaces for Rebels.

Wendee Johns in front of wall of student caricatures
| February 23, 2026

Clearing obstacles and keeping complex research moving defines leadership for UNLV’s radiochemistry Ph.D. program manager.

UNLV letters with red flower petals falling around it
| February 12, 2026

Across generations, Rebels share how UNLV served as the setting for their love stories.

Kyle Ethelbah speaking during Sunrise Ceremony
| February 12, 2026

The longtime administrator is bringing his experience in student success to building the culture for faculty and staff engagement.

Jenny Kent working with a prosthetics patient walking on a treadmill
| February 9, 2026

A career transition changed this physical therapy professor’s life. The challenge she sought for herself has paid off.