Topic: faculty/staff

Danylle Hitchen
People | March 6, 2017

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

Vaneh Darakjian
People | February 27, 2017

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.

Benjamin Barborka
People | February 21, 2017

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.

Justin Roper keeps an eye on activities during a Runnin' Rebels timeout
People | February 13, 2017

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

Cynthia Wong sits at a piano
People | February 6, 2017

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.

Francisco Sy
People | January 30, 2017

The new chair of environmental and occupational health says he was drawn to UNLV in part because of the opportunity to mentor minority students.

John Burlison
People | January 23, 2017

This new director brings wisdom and determination to the Harrah Hotel College’s executive education program.

Christina Prendergast
People | January 17, 2017

This alum says she chose to work at UNLV because she enjoyed attending the university so much that she just couldn't tear herself away.

Scott Hoffman
People | January 9, 2017

This UNLV alum roots for the New York Mets, and for every Rebel who needs his help as he leads the UNLV Support Team.

Shawn McCoy
People | December 12, 2016

This Lee Business School professor says the field of economics is about much more than most people assume.

Jorge Vargas
People | December 5, 2016

Keeping UNLV shady and green is one of the goals of this member of the university's tree crew.

Susan Byrne
People | November 28, 2016

This new chair of the department of world languages and cultures says she has worked in other areas, but finds the allure of Spanish literature irresistible.