This web specialist made a seamless transition from UNLV student to UNLV employee.

Silver State Award winner Miriam Shearing doesn't consider herself a trailblazer, but she has been a pioneer in state law and an important philanthropist for UNLV.

Former Army medic Gregory Peistrup, the School of Nursing Alumnus of the Year, died after testing positive for disease in September 2020.

A love affair with books — and a need to complete her degree in order to advance at a library job — led Flora Mason to UNLV, and a lifetime of giving back to Las Vegas.

The Graduate College's executive director of leadership, professional, and career development didn't know what she wanted to be when she grew up, but found the perfect landing spot at UNLV.

A bad experience with physical therapy as a child didn't stop School of Integrated Health Sciences Alumna of the Year Ashley Reagor from opening her own physical therapy practice.

UNLV historian Michelle Tusan's contribution to The Lausanne Project helps to build a better understanding of the First World War as a conflict that didn't really end until 1923.

Hospitality Alumna of the Year came to Las Vegas on a family vacation and never wanted to leave.

The Honors College professor energizes students to consider life’s big questions from diverse perspectives. 

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine student Liz Groesbeck helps accident victim outside Allegiant Stadium after gruesome car crash.

UNLV undergrad Mary Blankenship blends public policy, science, and economics into a cocktail for successful global change.

College of Education experts explore what it means to be an MSI institution as they train future higher ed leaders.