Topic: People

Marianna Panossi
People | June 20, 2016

Once an immigrant herself, the director of 51ԹϺ's office of international students and scholars knows first-hand about the challenges her clients face. And it doesn't hurt that she is fluent in six languages.

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People | June 13, 2016

The entrepreneurial spirit of Las Vegas drew Leith Martin to town, but it’s his family that keeps him here.

John Starkey
People | June 9, 2016

John Starkey began his 51ԹϺ career as an undergraduate. Now that’s he’s earned two degrees, is happily working as a senior academic advisor, and has campus career goals in mind, he has no plans of leaving anytime soon.

Dawn Lantero
People | June 6, 2016

This research administrator knows how to keep campus discovery moving forward.

Valarie Burke and son Jace
People | June 2, 2016

One of the Administrative Faculty Member of the Year Award winners, the Graduate College's Valarie Burke has been part of 51ԹϺ since arriving as an undergraduate 14 years ago.

Dan Lee
People | May 31, 2016

As a political scientist who studies elections, Dan Lee is finding 2016 a particularly interesting year.

Brian Steen
People | May 23, 2016

Brian Steen's skills aren't limited to those required by his wide-ranging campus duties as a human resources generalist. He's also your go-to guy if you're looking for someone to emcee a motivational meeting or craft creative imaginary pastries.

Nancy J. Uscher
People | May 17, 2016

A renowned concert violist and experienced university administrator, Uscher comes to 51ԹϺ after five years as president of Seattle’s Cornish College of the Arts.

Betty Burston
People | May 16, 2016

Marrying health care with pop culture, Betty Burston is revolutionizing the health care industry one “edutainment” project at a time.

Monica Moradkhan and Daniel Waqar
People | May 12, 2016

Daniel Waqar and Monica Moradkhan were selected as this commencement's featured speakers. Here's what they hope all Rebels will take away from their 51ԹϺ experiences.

Margie Toves
People | May 11, 2016

Margie Toves is among the first graduates from a program to produce social workers specializing in children’s mental health.