Topic: People

David Schwartz sitting at his desk
People | November 25, 2013

David Schwartz, director of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center for Gaming Research, was recently named among the top 40 emerging gaming leaders by Global Gaming Business Magazine.

A woman in a dress on stage
People | November 21, 2013

Honors College student Aeriel Halstead explains why students like her choose 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ to the university's top supporters.

A woman in a black blouse smiling.
People | November 19, 2013

The interim athletics director on her long history with the Rebels, making budget cuts, and being the first alumna in the job.

A man in a blue shirt and jeans putting their hand on a white short wall
People | November 14, 2013

The many occupations of alumnus H. Lee Barnes provide fodder for the award-winning books he writes. His latest takes us into the casino culture.

Michael Gebhart with arms crossed
People | November 4, 2013

The new professor-in-residence share his thoughts on the ever-changing world of employment law, workplace prejudice, and Match.com.

Patrick Victor Naranjo
People | October 30, 2013

The diversity advocate and university ombudsman brings an alternate perspective to his dual roles on campus.

Michael Ian Borer
People | October 29, 2013

Got Red Sox fever? Here’s why you’re a devoted fan.

Alumna Alissa Nutting holding a microphone
People | October 29, 2013

Alumna Alissa Nutting made headlines this summer with her controversial and acclaimed first novel. She'll read from the book about a beautiful teacher who preys on her young male students at this weekend's book festival.

Ranita Ray
People | October 28, 2013

The new ethnographer explores the reasons it's so hard to escape poverty.

Bing Ma
People | October 23, 2013

Professor Bing Ma left the frigid winters of Michigan for the intense summers of Las Vegas to continue her research and begin teaching.

Magdalena Martinez headshot
People | October 21, 2013

A quick comment by a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professor changed the course of her life. Now back at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ as new Lincy Institute director of education, Martinez hopes to influence the lives of Nevada's children through her policy research.