Student Stories
We have more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students at UNLV. Whether it’s achievement in academics, contributions to research, or mentoring and advocating for others, these Rebels are making things happen.
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.
Water engineer Gabson Baguma presents his research on an international stage at Nobel Laureate Meeting.
By making it easier to trace components used in detonations, Liuba Pauline Williams is helping prevent the spread of nuclear materials.
Sky Denson says UNLV's real estate program helped launch his career — before he even graduated.
UNLV student and 'Survivor' contestant David Jelinsky returns to campus with lessons learned from his reality show appearance.
Motivated by the challenge of understanding the human body, Stephanie Yang is studying potential cures for C. diff infections.
Ph.D. student April Contreras presented findings on using caraway or fennel seed without the complications that can occur in current treatments for the brain disorder.
Three UNLV students present what they learned digitizing photos of the Black experience in 1960s Las Vegas.
After seeing a need for more physical therapists who can serve Native communities, three UNLV students take matters into their own hands.
Faculty/Staff Stories
UNLV is home to more than 3,000 faculty and staff who are focused on student achievement, teaching, research, and service.
UNLV research team develops mRNA cocktail to intravenously and directly reach the pancreas, allowing for potentially revolutionary treatment options; lead researcher Chandra Bhattacharya becomes university's first to earn national award.
Integrated Health Sciences graduate Cordero Roche returns to educate the next generation of sports scientists.
Data provided by UNLV researchers helped secure FDA approval for a new blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease.
Kenny Varner, the 2025 Faculty/Staff Community Outreach Award winner, tackles the state's critical teacher shortage through the Nevada Forward Initiative.
UNLV math sciences professor Satish Bhatnagar will be honored for his half-century of contributions to the university during the annual Faculty Length of Service Program.
From promoting megaresorts to championing responsible gaming practices, Alan Feldman has made his mark in an industry he never planned to enter. Now his contributions are immortalized with a national Hall of Fame induction.
Although nursing wasn't her first calling, Barrett had a head start in health care after helping her mother run a rural clinic in the Philippines.
From groundbreaking researcher to UNLV president, Marta Meana reflects on the unexpected moments of her long career.
Dr. Richard Baynosa shares how advances in robotic techniques are improving patient outcomes.
Alumni Stories
UNLV is proud to have more than 140,000 alumni working and contributing to their communities in 50 states and more than 75 countries worldwide.
Faria Tavacoli is the first Nevada student to be selected for the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.
Aaron Andersen and the Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences collaborate to address need for medical physicists.
Lee Business School alum Lorenzo Scardicchio turns personal tragedy into purpose by creating an app for students that provides wellness and suicide prevention resources.
After two UNLV degrees paved the way to success for Kevin Pitt, the Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year is doing his part to help future Rebel graduates.
Military veteran Noah Claypool uses empathy and understanding to address America’s incarceration problem.
Amanda Haboush-Deloye, 2025 Community-Based Research Award winner, works with community partners to get data about family well-being into the hands of decision makers.
Three-time engineering graduate Amber Guckes blends creative thinking with technical expertise to safeguard the nation’s nuclear stockpile.
Pate Thomas initially had no desire to add his name to the long list of family members who became Rebels and then educators. Now? He’s a proud alum, a difference-making educator, and the boss of a brand-new high school.
Setbacks don't deter Erik Matthewson from becoming first UNLV golf management student to reach a Tour-level event.