
Topic: People


Engineering Professor Receives 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Highest Award for Research
Woosoon Yim's work focuses on smart materials and the control of dynamic machines. That means things that move in reaction to their environments. That means robots.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Honors Top Classified Staff Members

The Magic of a College Degree

Pat Mulroy: The Power of Higher Education
Pat Mulroy's 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ education launched a unique career. Now she hopes opportunities don't dry up for Nevadans just beginning their careers.

The Power of Higher Education
A science teacher. A single mom. First-generation college graduates and business leaders. Read about how 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ changed their lives and gave them value.

Black Mountain Institute at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Announces Writing Fellowship Recipients

A Passionate Drive
Tough past motivates 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ student to college and business success.

BeatrÃz Alcala: The Power of Higher Education
Beatriz was a good student but college seemed impossible. Then 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and the Millennium Scholarship came along.

Alex Gill: The Power of Higher Education
Alex came to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor and also gained a passion for volunteering through 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ programs.

Bringing Together a Heritage and a Career
Graduate student and instructor Crystal Lee started a nonprofit organization to pair American Indian youngsters and mentors.

Tony and Elaine Sanchez: The Power of Higher Education
The power duo got their start of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, but didn't discover the important role it plays in the community until after graduation.