Honors College Alumnus of the Year follows in his grandfather's footsteps to a legal career.

College of Sciences Alumna of the Year made a change at UNLV that led to an inspirational career in education.

A little help from his father set a 4-year-old Atsushi “Sush” Machida on the path to becoming the College of Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year.

College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year Piotr Tomasik has been involved in several startups since his 2009 commencement.

School of Dental Medicine Alumna of the Year Dr. Brandi Dupont pursued a career in oral health to help better serve those in need.

As the owner of a marketing business, Lee Business School Alumna of the Year Gina Bongiovi couldn't find a lawyer who could give affordable advice for her business. So she stepped in to fill the void.

Outstanding Faculty Award winner Alona Angosta progressed from bachelor's to master's to tenured faculty at the university that made her feel welcome.

Known for pushing the envelope and for being ahead of the curve, English professor and pop culture advocate Felicia Campbell joined the UNLV faculty in 1962.

The Administrative Faculty Member of the Year discovered her passion for planning events as a youngster working at a party supply store.

Jenna Heath's work on peer mentoring and other programs earns her high honor from university.

Professor Elena Gandía García created a service-learning class to address the need for medical interpretation services for the Lied Pediatric Clinic and served as a mentor to colleagues.

UNLV Spanish professor Deborah Arteaga volunteers to provide valuable medical interpretation services to under-served patients.