Topic: coronavirus

Two people work on an exercise involving passing a ball back and forth
Research | February 17, 2021

After pivoting from planned research, a physical therapy professor's Zoom classes offer exercise outlet to Down syndrome patients.

A doctor in scrubs points to a medical image
People | February 5, 2021

A bout with malaria put Oluwafunmilola Okuyemi on the path to becoming a physician. Today she and UNLV colleagues have pioneered a way to lessen COVID-19 spread during surgery.

Michael Chin with his replica wrestling championship belt.
People | February 1, 2021

Jumping out of a plane at age 30 inspired professor Mike Chin to take more risks in his career as a writer — and in his love life.

Erin Zimmerman, director of the UNLV Writing Center leaning on a railing.
People | January 25, 2021

Writing isn’t a talent of a select few; it’s a skill we all can improve upon, says the new director of the UNLV Writing Center.

man seated at picnic table with red typewriter
People | January 19, 2021

A cross-country move at the start of a pandemic proves perfectly timed for the new director of communications for Student Affairs.

HVACR Specialist IV Steven Joseph Sr. posing for picture in front of equipment.
People | January 11, 2021

The HVAC supervisor on upgrades to air filter systems to combat COVID, building a community among colleagues, and finding the "perfect" room temperature.

Professor Brian Labus on zoom screen
People | December 31, 2020

UNLV public health professor became a go-to source for media in Nevada and worldwide on the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

medical worker in full protective suit making "LV" sign with hands
Business and Community | December 31, 2020

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.