Topic: People

Barbara St. Pierre Schneider poses in her lab
People | March 25, 2015

Battlefield wounds and disasters in remote areas often lead to patient evacuation by air. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Barbara St. Pierre Schneider is exploring how cabin pressure during such flights may hinder trauma recovery.

Lauren Peña
People | February 12, 2015

While online dating has its place, Law School graduate Lauren Peña offers an alternative. Learn how she turned her knack for matching up couples into a new business.

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People | December 15, 2014

Carol Harter, former 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president, will receive an honorary doctorate at the 2014 winter commencement. Read more about her greatest accomplishments, toughest challenges, and plans for retirement.

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People | December 11, 2014

The nontraditional student signed up for college classes to prove a point to his kids and is now graduating alongside them at winter commencement.

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People | December 9, 2014

A kidney transplant didn’t keep this law school student from excelling in the classroom and making a difference as a community volunteer.

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People | December 1, 2014

This fundraising professional says her tip for success is never to schedule more than 80 percent of the workday.

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People | November 24, 2014

This experiential learning coordinator says the best part of his job is helping students achieve "eureka" moments.

Rebecca Metty-Burns headshot
People | November 21, 2014

This career services coordinator advises that everyone develop a personal definition of success.

Barbara Atkinson
People | November 20, 2014

The new School of Medicine planning dean on changes in health care, access to doctors, and what's needed to improve the health of Southern Nevadans.

Brach Poston
People | November 17, 2014

This new professor is a heavy lifter in terms of neurophysiology research and Olympic-style competition.

Leanne Soter
People | November 14, 2014

This program coordinator helps faculty members work service activities for local nonprofits into their course requirements.

Todd Uglow
People | November 12, 2014

This hotel professor’s tip for success? Have a sense of urgency in everything you do.