One of her hobbies has taught the lab safety manager that sometimes the victor is the one who just keeps moving forward.

Outstanding Alumnus of the Year didn't let a little thing like Nevada's only law school closing stop him from pursuing a legal education.

Silver State Award-winner Larry Ruvo is still charging hard into philanthropy, just like he has for more than 40 years.

Achievement in Service Award winner Michael Green is UNLV's resident expert in all things Silver State.

Former Marine and College of Urban Affairs Alumnus of the Year has fought to get help for Nevada's veterans seeking educational opportunities.

From student worker to full-time employee, Rebecca Paulson says stepping out of her comfort zone has led her forward.

Graduate College Alumna of the Year's time at UNLV left her with an appreciation for parsing differing, and often contradictory, viewpoints en route to becoming a champion for animals.

School of Public Health Alumna of the Year took a detour from optometry to end up serving Clark County.

School of Nursing Alumna of the Year knew in the fourth grade she wanted to be just like her mother — a nurse.

Sociology bachelor's has been foundational for College of Liberal Arts alumna of the year's ascent to heights of corporate leadership.

A turn with a bully in the seventh grade put Law School Alumna of the Year Marisa Rodriguez on the career path.