In your hands are small slices of everyday life at UNLV. The stories are typical — and that's what's so extraordinary. It was easy to find examples of our impact and potential.
Let's start with the nearly 29,000 students now walking the academic mall. There's Nicole Brown, who mustered the strength to see past a patient's anger and find her calling in nursing. Ciara Pettway's annual family road trip is leading to a career among the bright lights of Las Vegas. And Doss Powell Jr. changed course when he stumbled upon researchers digging up the past.
Our faculty members also have visions for the future and for what all of us can become. They are fostering economic diversification and uncovering flaws that could squelch growth. They are shedding new light on public policy issues and uncovering clues to the basic functions of life. Their inquiries are catalysts for grand ideas, tangible inventions, and quiet progress.
And yet, that's not enough for this young university, or this young city. Leaders in Southern Nevada envision a good university becoming a great one. They believe that to serve the needs of this vibrant community, UNLV must fulfill its potential as a center of discovery. They are nurturing an environment in which the community can prosper and our aspirations can be realized.
