Let's Talk UNLV

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Kyle Ethelbah is the Director of College Programs at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and oversees the Student Support Services (SSS), McNair Scholars, and AANAPISI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions) academic support programs. Additionally, Kyle oversees the Rebel Rebound Project, a program that supports justice impacted students at UNLV. All programs in h...

 If you're an aspiring writer or simply a fan of a good story, you don't want to miss this week's #LetsTalkUNLV episode.  Featuring special guest Colette LaBouff, the Executive Director of Black Mountain Institute, Let's Talk's latest episode focuses on the gift of story and how writers at UNLV can get support from BMI to pursue their passion.  Listen to hear from Colette LaBouff about what it tak...

Justin Atkins joined the United States Marine Corps on September 11, 2001, after witnessing the terror attacks that took place that day. Justin’s career in the Marine Corps would span 12 years and take him to four different continents. Justin received training as an Infantry Rifleman and as a Marine Security Guard after completing Boot Camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. Justin was medically re...

This episode has real talk conversation on Breast Cancer Awareness with hosts Dr. Tanya Crabb and Ailishia Vaughn. 

Dr. Marinela Maskuti is a public health and health policy practitioner. She has completed a Master of Public Health and Doctor of Public Policy. Currently, she serves as the Mental Health Wellness Officer for Nevada System of Higher Education, System Administration office in Las Vegas where she manages training for mental health and supervised a system-wide survey assessment for access barriers to...

Ash Quin Ash Xander Quinn serves as the Program Coordinator for the Hope Resources Program at UNLV - a basic needs initiative within the office of Service Learning and Leadership. As a UNLV alum who obtained their Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Social Work, Ash has served in various roles across campus such as a Resident Assistant in Housing, staff in the Student Diversity office, and a me...

Mikayla Hooper is the Education & Outreach Coordinator at the UNLV Jean Nidetch Care Center and an advocate for social justice. Mikayla is a first-generation graduate from UNLV, where she received her Bachelors in Human Services. Mikayla discovered her passion in advocacy and anti-violence work in 2019, after becoming a CARE Advocate at the CARE Center. Mikayla inspires to bring awareness arou...

Join us as we have real life conversations about all making space, reconnecting with ourselves, and intentional self-care. Today we are joined by our Production Assistant Wesley Knight.

Join us as we meet with Dr. Nancy J. Uscher is Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Presidential Professor of music to discuss how the Fine Arts transforms and illuminates individuals and communities.  Dr. Nancy J. Uscher is Dean of the College of Fine Arts and presidential professor of music. She oversees seven departments and schools, eight curated gallery spaces, including the Marjorie Barrick...

Join us as we talk about the beauty of life, exploration, and art. Dr. Tanya Crabb and guest host Ailisha Vaughn, are joined by Alisha Kerlin to discuss UNLV's Barrick Museum here at UNLV.  Alisha Kerlin encourages dialogue about art and ideas through interdisciplinary programs and innovative exhibitions linked to wide-ranging community outreach. With full graduate faculty status, she received the...

Today Tanya and guest host Ailisha are joined by the Assistant Director of the Writing Center, Andrew Yim to discuss resources and opportunities available to UNLV students at the writing center.  Andrew Yim grew up in California and is currently a PHD candidate at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) where he served as the previous assistant director of the writing center. In addition, he...

Dive into the UNLV diversity with Dr. Tanya Crabb and guest host Ailisha Vaughn, as the speak with our guest, Egypt Howard the Black/African-American Program Coordinator for Student Diversity & Social Justice. Egypt Howard (she/her/hers) currently serves as a Program Coordinator in the Office of Student Diversity Programs. She holds an M.A. in Social Science as well B.A. in Multicultural and G...

Some UNLV students face societal barriers as a result of their interaction with the criminal justice system. Having an arrest, criminal charge, or record of conviction can impact career and educational opportunities.  Tune in to hear a powerful discussion about redemption, second chances, as well as the community Rebel Rebound has created for justice impacted students here on campus.  UNLV is dedi...

Eliza Wiggins is the Community Programs Manager for the International Gaming Institute (IGI). In this position, she leads, develops, and implements educational programs within IGI related to diversity and community relations with a primary focus on the Young Executive Scholars Hospitality & Tourism Program and Battle Born Heroes Innovate.  Eliza was born and raised in Washington, DC and earned...

Did you know you can have your own garden here on campus? Tune in to learn more about UNLV's Community Garden, and how students like Tara Pike-Nordstrom and Andie Davis are serving the community of Las Vegas. Andie Davis has a passion for plants that can be traced back to early high school. Now, her passion has carried into college, inspiring the sophomore to join the UNLV Community Garden as an i...

Harriet E. Barlow is executive director of the The Intersection, UNLV's academic multicultural resource center. Since January 2016, she has been working to establish a center that emphasizes and supports student development through personal advising, advocacy, leadership development opportunities, cultural diversity education, and cultural programming, and a connection to campus and community reso...

Campus leaders like Cindy Romina Ballesteros-Paniagua are creating amazing resources for UNLV students in need. Tune in to hear about how the food pantry could benefit you and your loved ones! The UNLV Food Pantry Farmers Market will be celebrating its one year anniversary in February! The potential date for our Farmers Market event is February 11, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The purpose of our...

 Dreamed of spending time abroad during college? We are here to help make that happen. Each semester, our students travel to the corners of the globe to pursue a life changing experience. Honors College will coordinate with the Office of International Programs to assure that you can maximize your study abroad experience. While abroad, you can fulfill your foreign language requirements and complete...

Tune in to hear all about the 2nd Annual MSI Week with guest Dionna McDonald Special Assistant to the associate VP and Director of Special Projects in Student Life. Enjoy!  UNLV hosts Minority- Serving Institution Week (MSI Week), which features a full slate of educational opportunities designed to foster conversation and celebrate the richness of UNLV's students. UNLV is a dual-designated Asian A...

Get all the details on Welcome Week and Student Wellness with guests Quintella Cobb, Wellness Educator and Marinela Maskuti, Student Health Coordinator/Trainer.

On this episode of Let’s Talk UNLV hosts Tanya and Guest host Danielle get the opportunity to learn all about UNLV’s Space program from student representative Petar Matejic. Tune in to this episode to hear from an inspiring student whose dreams have led him and other students to outer space! Petar explains the current initiatives and needs of the program, and how getting involved is not as difficu...

On this episode of Let’s Talk UNLV hosts Keith and Tanya have the opportunity to sit down with University Police Services’ Assistant director to discuss safety on campus and more. Tune in to gain insight about working with Police services, the safety systems in place for students as well as a background on how culture of police services is changing here in Las Vegas. In 1965, Nevada Revised Statut...

Let’s Talk UNLV hosts Keith and Tanya meet with the Director of UNLV Immigration Clinic Michael Kagan and Nayelli Rico Lopez with the undocumented student program to discuss the recent ruling on DACA. Tune in to hear more about DACA, and what this news means for many UNLV students and families. Additionally, both Nayelli and Michael provide listeners with a number of resources and important inform...

On this episode of Let’s Talk UNLV hosts Keith and Tanya sit down with Professional Development Specialist, Dr. Darren Vetter. As a leader in Career Service, Dr. Vetter is passionate about helping students and alumni find the best career for them. Dr. Vetter shares several resources available to students and alumni from workshops to an interviewing tool that scores your interview skills! Tune in t...