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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...
Navigating Career Success: AJ Angulo on Preparing Students for the Evolving Job Market
AJ Angulo, a Career and Life Design Specialist at UNLV, discussed his career journey from psychology to career coaching, emphasizing the importance of career readiness...
Empowering Student Athletes: Phillip Haynes III on Development, Balance, and Support Programs at UNLV
Phillip Haynes III, Director of Student Athlete Development at UNLV, shared his journey from playing football at UNLV to working in student athlete development. He hig...
Empowering Diversity: Isabel Herrera-Pedro on Leadership, DEI Initiatives, and Student Engagement at UNLV
Isabel Herrera-Pedro, from UNLV's Student Diversity Programs, discussed her educational journey from Clark High School to Utah Tech University, where she pursued a Cri...
From La Puente to UNLV: Mario Rodriguez on Empowering Students, Overcoming Financial Barriers, and Building Supportive Communities
Mario Rodriguez, Assistant Director for Multicultural and STEM Pipelines at UNLV, shared his journey from La Puente, California, to UNLV, highlighting his financial co...
Empowering First-Generation and Diverse Students: Dr. Harriet Barlow on the Intersection’s Mission and Impact at UNLV
Dr. Harriet Barlow, Executive Director of the Intersection Academic Multicultural Resource Center at UNLV, discussed her 27-year tenure and the center's role in suppor...
From Student Leader to Diversity Advocate: Imani Patterson's Journey and Empowering UNLV's Student Community
Imani Patterson, Senior Assistant Director of Student Diversity Programs at UNLV, shared her journey from being a top student at Valley High School to her current role...
Empowering Students: The Impact of Peer Mentorship at UNLV
In this episode of Let's Talk UNLV, we welcome back Dr. Lauren Gatto, Assistant Director of First Year Experience at UNLV, along with peer mentors Sky and Georgia. The...
Patricia Gatlin, UNLV's Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Dr. Sammie Scales sits down for an in-depth interview with Patricia Gatlin, UNLV's Talent Acquisition Coordinator.
Navigating the First Year: UNLV's FYE Program
Join Dr. Lauren Gatto, assistant director of UNLV's First Year Experience (FYE) Program, as she delves into the journey of incoming students at the university. From o...
Preparing for Campus Life: Housing Insights and Advice for Incoming UNLV Students
In this episode of "Let's Talk UNLV," join us as we dive into the essentials of campus housing with Mr. Tem Sedgwick, the Assistant Director for Residential Life at UN...
From Shower Singer to Opera Star: The Inspirational Journey of Christian Shelton
Join Dr. Scales in an engaging conversation with Christian Shelton, a remarkable voice talent and Las Vegas native, on this episode of Let's Talk UNLV. Discover Christ...
Engineering the Future: Innovations, Opportunities, and Hands-On Learning at UNLV
Join Dr. Sammie Scales as he hosts a captivating conversation with Dr. Rama Venkat, the Dean of Engineering at UNLV. Dr. Venkat shares his inspiring journey from South...
Celebrating Diversity: UNLV's Affinity Graduations
Join Dr. Sammie Scales and special guest Dr. Reyes Luna, Director of Student Diversity Programs at UNLV, as they discuss the origins and significance of UNLV's affinit...