Matt Jacob

Matt Jacob is a freelance writer based in Las Vegas.

Articles by Matt Jacob

A woman stands in a living room holding a telephone to her ear
People | September 22, 2021

Hospitality Alumna of the Year came to Las Vegas on a family vacation and never wanted to leave.

A woman stands overlooking the Las Vegas Strip
People | September 21, 2021

Honors College Alumna of the Year Casey Barber helped thousands of Nevadans navigate COVID-19 by leading 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's contact tracing team.

A man stands in front of the Las Vegas Strip at dusk
People | September 17, 2021

Graduate College Alumnus of the Year pulled the plug on a career in electrical engineering and found a new passion in marketing for Credit Karma.

A woman in a ballet tutu dances in an African city
People | September 15, 2021

College of Fine Arts Alumna of the Year Cooper Rust spreads her passion for dance to children in Kenya.

A man stands in front of a sign for the CA Group
People | September 14, 2021

Engineering Alumnus of the Year Jim Caviola has been involved in some of Southern Nevada's most important infrastructure projects.

A woman stands in front of a mural with her arms outstretched.
People | September 10, 2021

College of Education Alumna of the Year Ramona Esparza has helped challenge outdated educational practices and develop new concepts that focus on the well-being of all children in more than two decades with the Clark County School District.

Woman poses in front of the Mirage casino
People | September 3, 2021

Alumni Association's Faculty Member of the Year Bobbie Barnes finds a way to say "yes" to so many opportunities.

Portrait of Alexis Freudenberger master's student at the Harrah College of Hospitality
People | April 7, 2021

For as long as she can remember, Alexis Freudenberger’s life has revolved around breakfast. Now, the graduate student is learning all the tricks of the hospitality trade — and figuring out just how and where she will apply them.