This economic geologist talks about being in a state where the mining industry thrives and about the difficulty of getting his 6-foot 4-inch frame into a running helicopter on rough ground.

This academic advisor says a key to success is to realize that success is something you can't achieve by yourself.

This pediatrics professor and chair of anatomy in UNLV's new School of Medicine says that throughout his career interactions with patients and students have made him a better physician every day.

A lifelong commitment to help never-served populations is one of the things that drew this nursing professor to her profession.

This College of Education professor says that UNLV's diversity and school spirit were among the factors that drew her here.

The technical services librarian was drawn to UNLV for its collaborative and innovative University Libraries faculty — and to escape the snow.

Whether taking to the skies or tackling a thorny issue, this new compliance investigator finds that persistence pays off.

Danylle Hitchen’s “one day at a time motto” guides her through life’s adventures.

Born in a refugee camp in Germany, Darakjian eventually settled in Las Vegas with her family and made her way to UNLV. Now this alum is busy promoting the high-quality graduate education offered by her alma mater.

This dentist's tip for success is to avoid the temptation to take shortcuts since only persistence and hard work are going to get you where you want to be.

This alum is revved up about returning to his alma mater to be part of UNLV Athletics.

From premiering new work at Carnegie Hall to collaborating on the Nextet new music concert series, this professor is proof classical composers are alive and kicking.