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Peter Gatto Talks Expanding UNLV Housing, Building Living-Learning Communities, and Advancing Student Preparedness
Dr. Sammie Scales interviews Peter Gatto, Director for Housing and Residential Life at UNLV. Gatto details his 16-year career in student affairs, highlighting his rece...
Dr. Jake Thompson Expands Career Pathways with UNLV’s Innovative Microcredentials Program
Dr. Jake Thompson, Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at UNLV, discussed the university's new microcredentials program. Microcredentials are bite-sized...
Dr. Chris Heavey Outlines Vision for UNLV, AI, and Prioritizes Student Success and Mental Health
Dr. Chris Heavey, the new interim president of UNLV, discussed his background, including his PhD from UCLA and his return to Las Vegas in 1992. He emphasized AI's impa...
Explore On-Campus Living, Build Community, and Navigate Student Life at UNLV
In the "Let's Talk UNLV" podcast episode from May 11, 2025, hosts Dr. Sammie Scales and guests Makaylen and Kyle Broyard discuss the benefits of living on campus versu...
UNLV Celebrates Student Success with Cultural Ceremonies Honoring Diverse Graduates
The UNLV cultural celebrations for student success are set to begin on May 6 with the Lavender Celebration for LGBT graduating students, followed by the Asian Pacific ...
Srishti Avesti Highlights UNLV’s Holistic Wellness Programs and Essential Student Resources
Srishti Avesti, a graduate assistant at UNLV's Wellness Center, discussed the university's comprehensive wellness programs. She highlighted the wellness wheel, which i...
Monesia Hobbs Celebrates African Heritage, Student Achievement, and Community at UNLV Graduation
Monesia Hobbs, co-chair of the African Heritage Affinity Graduation Celebration at UNLV, discussed the significance of the event, which honors students with African he...
Lisamarie Tomassetti Champions Campus Living, Student Engagement, and Housing Innovation at UNLV 4o
Lisamarie Tomassetti, Program Coordinator for Residential Education at UNLV, discussed the benefits of on-campus living, including convenience, access to resources, an...
Championing Diversity: Jose Melendrez on UNLV’s Inclusion Efforts and Student Support
Jose Melendrez, Interim Vice President for Diversity Initiatives at UNLV, discussed his journey from a UNLV political science graduate to his current role, emphasizing...
Coach Cooper Shapes Champions: Accountability, Growth, and UNLV’s Rise
Coach Cooper, the Director of Football and Player Development at UNLV, shared his journey from East Texas to becoming a successful football player and coach. He emphas...
Celebrating Black Culture: Imani Patterson on UNLV’s Inaugural Black Mini Con
Imani Patterson, Senior Assistant Director for Student Diversity Programs at UNLV, discussed the upcoming Black Mini Con, a new event inspired by the Queer Mini Con an...
Kyle Fairweather on Leadership, Mentorship, and Building Community at UNLV
Kyle Fairweather, president of UNLV's Collegiate 100 and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, shared his journey from Houston to UNLV, where he pursues an International Busines...
Dr. Nicole Hudson Bridges Academia and Industry Through Workforce Development and Employer Partnerships
Dr. Nicole Hudson, Executive Director of Workforce Education at UNLV, discussed her non-traditional educational journey and career progression, including her roles in ...
Building Connections: Justin Griffin on Fundraising, Mentorship, and UNLV’s Future
Justin Griffin, Director of Development for the Lee Business School at UNLV, shared his journey from Tallahassee, Florida, to his current role. He discussed his backgr...
Imani Patterson Highlights Black History Month and Welcome Weeks Events at UNLV
Imani Patterson, Senior Assistant Director for Student Diversity Programs at UNLV, discussed upcoming events for Black History Month and Welcome Weeks. Key events incl...
UNLV Police Officers Discuss Safety, Community Outreach, and Campus Inclusivity
Dr. Sammie Scales interviews three officers from UNLV's Police Department (UPD). They discuss their backgrounds and roles, emphasizing community engagement and safety ...
From Transfer Student to Educator: Lisa Marie Tomassetti on Res Life, Community Building, and Self-Care at UNLV
Lisa Marie Tomassetti, the Program Educator for Residential Education at UNLV, discussed her journey from a transfer student to her current role, highlighting her invo...
Ash Quinn Expands UNLV’s Basic Needs Program to Support Thousands of Students
Ash Quinn, coordinator for UNLV's Basic Needs Program, discussed their journey from a UNLV undergraduate to their current role, highlighting their work in housing and ...
Advancing Student Success and Inclusion: A Conversation with UNLV's Dr. Chris Heavey on Academic Excellence, DEI, and Campus Growth
Dr. Chris Heavey, UNLV's Executive Vice President and Provost, discussed his 32-year tenure at the university, emphasizing his role as the chief academic officer. He h...
Building Community: Kyle Broyard on Enhancing Student Housing and Inclusivity at UNLV
Kyle Broyard, the Housing Assignment Coordinator at UNLV, shared his journey from graduating high school at 17 to his current role. He discussed managing room assignme...