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2026 Alumni of the Year
From advancing their professions to improving the lives of others, this year’s honorees are putting their expertise to work in ways that reflect the values and experiences they gained at UNLV.
Maternal Child Wellness Acts As ‘One-Stop Shop’
The Maternal Child Wellness Program provides family-centered outpatient care for low-income women, infants, children, and youth affected by HIV.
Military (Medical) Build Up
UNLV, UMC, and military medicine partners are on a mission to strengthen healthcare in Southern Nevada.
The Interview: Jaime Carbajal
The Integrated Health Sciences professor has cultivated his career by helping students succeed.
A Fractured Hand Ended Her Paris Olympic Bid; Her Comeback Rewrote the Record Book
Lee Business School alumna Krishna Jayasankar Menon overcame injury to earn All-American honors and a national title. Now she's eyeing the Olympics as she works on a master's degree.
UNLV Experts In The News
Early data released by researchers from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) found that a “high number” of sports bettors in Colorado exhibited signs of serious gambling problems.
Andrew Sneed faces incumbent U.S. Rep. Dale Strong in what is rated a solid Republican district.
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, which is designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
A Game Plan for Success for UNLV's Sport Hospitality Majors
Students in the new bachelor's program benefit from a Las Vegas home field advantage and industry connections.
Clinical Research Trials Bring Innovative Women’s Healthcare to Southern Nevada
Two national studies led locally by UNLV Health physicians expand options for patients while raising the profile of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV as a center for clinical research.
The Interview: Marni Dow
The senior associate director of Student Government and Activities brings more than a decade of UNLV event experience to her new role co-chairing the university’s 60th Homecoming.
A Rebel in Spirit: Kevin Kraft
An ‘eventful’ life and career led the 2026 Silver State Award honoree to develop a philanthropic relationship with UNLV that has proven to be mutually beneficial.
Born to Give Back: Jessica Stops
For the Patrick T. Smith Achievement in Service honoree, offering a helping hand to those in need isn’t an obligation — it’s a way of life.
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