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The Heart Should Lead the Hands: Dr. John Ferrin
The Dental Medicine Alumnus of the Year founded UNLV’s veterans dental clinic to expand access to care while teaching dental students the value of service.
Building the Pipeline for Better Healthcare: Matthew Cova
The Public Health Alumnus of the Year addressed critical need by spearheading the first accredited, hospital-based paramedic training program in Las Vegas.
Two Paths, One Calling: Russ and Nathania Park
The Nursing Alumni of the Year met at UNLV and have since built distinct careers in patient care and behavioral health leadership while raising their family in Las Vegas.
Yutaka Saho Is Rewriting the Playbook for Sports Safety
The Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year has built an international career in sports medicine and safety, working with Japan’s Olympic teams and World Baseball Classic tournaments.
25 Years Later: Honoring Lt. Col. Karen J. Wagner’s Life
Karen J. Wagner grew up listening to her dad talk about his days in the Army. She knew she wanted to be a soldier too. At UNLV, she was in ROTC and then spent nearly two decades working her way up the ranks. On September 11, 2001, she went to her office at the Pentagon.
He Found His Calling in Code: Sean Kau
The Honors College Alumnus of the Year says UNLV gave him the confidence to tackle complex problems, a skill he now puts to work as a software engineer at Google.