The Graduate College’s communications and marketing director embraces her role with open arms and a leap of faith.

The engineering professor reflects on her journey from baking cakes to cover living expenses to becoming an expert in technology development for water and wastewater systems.

Although nursing wasn't her first calling, Barrett had a head start in health care after helping her mother run a rural clinic in the Philippines.

From groundbreaking researcher to UNLV president, Marta Meana reflects on the unexpected moments of her long career.

The multimedia applications developer made a couple of career pivots before finding his focus on the university’s cybersecurity response.

After founding an investment firm, Randy Garcia has generously (and gratefully) invested in his alma mater. 

As a UNLV student, Izack Tenorio learned from friend and mentor Patrick T. Smith about the importance of giving back. Now the four-time Rebel graduate is getting the award named in Smith's honor.

After launching his electrical contracting business, Joe Murphy plugs into his spirit of generosity to support UNLV.

The evidence is clear: UNLV's research protections director found her perfect role.

UNLV Professor Federick Ngo earns high marks for his devotion to teaching and to breaking down barriers that hinder college access and student success.

From scholarship athlete and three-time graduate to educator and tireless advocate, Lonnie Wright embodies the Rebel Spirit like no other.

After several years in the IT industry, the School of Dental Medicine’s Alumnus of the Year finds his true calling as a practitioner, educator, and innovator.