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UNLV English Professor Inducted into Nevada Writers Hall of Fame
Jarret Keene on the prestigious honor, Las Vegas as a genre, and becoming a ‘pop scholar.’
Rebel Grad Slam Winner Stands Out for Research on Antibiotic-Resistant Shigella
New Ph.D. graduate Taylor Gerson credits faculty for putting her on the path toward graduate research.
For This Public Health Alumna, Service Isn’t a Job — It’s a Calling
Faria Tavacoli is the first Nevada student to be selected for the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.
From Tyler Perry Studios to UNLV
UNLV Film student Hisonni Mustafa was selected as a winner of the Tyler Perry Dreamers Program, which included a trip to Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
The 2025 UNLV Alumni of the Year
What unites this year’s honorees is their deep appreciation for the distinctive experiences they gained as students and the meaningful connections they built within the UNLV community.
Jennifer Czajkowski Makes ‘Students First’ Her Professional Philosophy
The senior academic advisor is providing students the guidance and tools necessary for long-lasting career success.
Laurie Cantwell's Got Her Head in the Cloud and Here's Why That's Good for UNLV
The Center of Excellence director daydreams of ways to use Salesforce to streamline operations.
From One Rebel to Another: Kass Moore Is Opening Doors for the Next Generation
The career & life design director builds connections across campus and beyond.
Poetry Enthusiast Ariana Turiansky Takes a Measured Approach In Her New Role
Cool under pressure, the Office of the President's director of strategic operations and planning is being recognized for ‘Operational Excellence.’
Candyann Humphries Reminds Us It's About the 'Care' in Healthcare
The Classified Employee of the Year's positive outlook and warm approach helps her colleagues in otolaryngology to thrive.
Breann Wickson Fosters a Positive Campus Culture
The second place winner of the 2025 Classified Employee of the Year award winner goes the extra mile to make UNLV a better place.
Marie Arroyo on Why UNLV is Her Perfect ‘Port of Call’
This two-time Classified Employee of the Year award winner keeps the dean's office at Lee Business School in shipshape.
Turning Chaos Into Calm: Mariahsen Bautista
The 2025 Classified Employee Rookie of the Year is the organizational powerhouse who keeps Engineering's advising center on task.
Investment Challenge Winners Aim to Change the Financial Equation
Despite working with a challenging U.S. market, team STheory's bold strategy leads to big payoff.
Fanthropy Scores Big: Team 4Front Wins President’s Innovation Challenge
Aryah Certain and Jennifer Tidwell turn sports fandom into social impact, taking home the grand prize for their innovative solution to Nevada’s volunteer shortage.
Young STEM Students Bring Their Talents to UNLV for Nevada Science Olympiad
Event introduces young science enthusiasts to future career possibilities — and how UNLV can help get them there.
Building Human-Centered Solutions, One Prototype at a Time
As Engineering's Senior Design celebrates 25 years, a grad returns to guide one student team through a real-world mobility challenge.
Letting Leadership Shine Through
The Radiance Project, led by LeAnne Salazar-Montoya, expands pathways to leadership for Latinx educators. It also earned her the 2025 Service-Learning Faculty Award.