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Breaking a Sweat, But Not Over Funding His Education
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Business and Community | October 6, 2021
A community internship graduate assistantship allows kinesiology master’s student Kyle Petersen to keep moving toward his goals.
Volumes and Volunteerism
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People | October 5, 2021
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 Interview: Nevena Cvijetic
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People | October 4, 2021
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.
Study, Nap, Coffee, Nap, Write, Nap
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People | September 28, 2021
William S. Boyd School of Law Alumna of the Year Brittnie Watkins started her career by sitting for the bar exam and defending her doctoral dissertation while six months pregnant, and hasn't slowed down since.
The Pain Business
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People | September 24, 2021
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.
Working Her Way Westward
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People | September 22, 2021
Hospitality Alumna of the Year came to Las Vegas on a family vacation and never wanted to leave.
The Interview: Jaclyn Costello
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People | September 20, 2021
The Honors College professor energizes students to consider life’s big questions from diverse perspectives. 
No Fear of the Pivot
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People | September 17, 2021
Graduate College Alumnus of the Year pulled the plug on a career in electrical engineering and found a new passion in marketing for Credit Karma.
People Mover
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People | September 14, 2021
Engineering Alumnus of the Year Jim Caviola has been involved in some of Southern Nevada's most important infrastructure projects.
Education Is the Mission
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People | September 10, 2021
College of Education Alumna of the Year Ramona Esparza has helped challenge outdated educational practices and develop new concepts that focus on the well-being of all children in more than two decades with the Clark County School District.
Homegrown Hospitality Educator
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People | September 3, 2021
Alumni Association's Faculty Member of the Year Bobbie Barnes finds a way to say "yes" to so many opportunities.
Research Support: Managing Your Scholarly Reputation with ORCID
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Research | August 31, 2021
UNLV scholarly communication librarian connects faculty with tools like ORCID to manage their publications and online presence.