Articles by Diane Russell

Saying Goodbye After Four Decades
John and Darlene Unrue have taught thousands of students, overseen scores of master's theses, and helped guide dozens of doctoral students working on dissertations. Before retiring they agreed to spend some time talking about their lives, their careers, and what lies ahead.

Carol Harter Retires
As she prepares for retirement, she took some time to look back at her time in Southern Nevada.

The Power Down Under
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alum Tracy Logan recently spent four months in Australia studying energy issues as a Fulbright professional scholar.

The Cosmic Adventure
Astronomy professor George Rhee shares his curiosity about our origins in his Feb. 19 University Forum lecture. Join the conversation, geared for the general public.
Wiley's Latest Novel Explores the Moments Before and After Rape
The book shifts between the perpetrator and the victim and between the aftermath and the years leading to the rape in Nigeria.

New Facilities Chief on the Campus Climate
Karl Reynolds says he enjoys playing a role in helping students fulfill their dreams of a college education.

Narcotics Agent, Green Beret, Private Detective...
The many occupations of alumnus H. Lee Barnes provide fodder for the award-winning books he writes. His latest takes us into the casino culture.

Ready for Her Close-Up
Film department administrative assistant Adriana Burnett recently was named President's Classified Rookie of the Year. Read about what brought her to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and what she has contributed during her first year on campus.

Green Guru
Campus irrigation supervisor Paul Flinders recently was named as the third-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year. He traded in rainy England for the relentless sun of the American Southwest and now it's up to him to maintain 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's greenery.