News: Office of the President

A woman in a red jacket stands at a podium and smiles
People |

Silver State Award winner and former President Carol Harter oversaw unprecedented expansion for the university.

5 students hold paper mustaches in front of face
Campus News |

Back-to-school events to highlight 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campus traditions and student involvement.

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People |

Tamara Marino, this year’s first-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year, helps forge partnerships between the campus and Southern Nevada communities.

Rakitha Perera sits with his hands clasped in front of him.
People |

"So good" describes both the work ethic that helped earn Rakitha Perera one of the President's Classified Employee of the Year awards and his favorite karaoke song.

Patricia Butler with her chin resting on her hand.
People |

One of the professors in her department describes administrative assistant Patricia Butler as "the sunshine."

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People |

Joanna DiBella, the President’s Classified Rookie of the Year, makes a good first impression in the provost's office.

U.N.L.V. student in cap and gown waves to crowd during commencement
Campus News |

More than 3,000 newly minted 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Grads cross the Thomas & Mack Center stage during Spring 2019 Commencement.

Student in cap and gown waving to friends during commencement
Campus News |

More than 3,000 students from 37 states and 50 countries eligible to participate in 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Thomas & Mack Center.

Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore gives a speech.
Campus News |

Nobel Laureate, former U.S. vice president, and author of ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ visits 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ at 3 p.m. April 30; tickets are free.

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Campus News |

Marta Meana on 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's landmark Carnegie R1 designation.

Annie Leibovitz seated on floor
Arts and Culture |

Renowned photographer's large and distinguished body of work encompasses some of the most well-known portraits of our time; tickets are free and are available to the public starting March 16.

Dr. Barbara Atkinson at podium
People |

Founding Dean Barbara Atkinson announces succession plan, will continue to lead during search for school’s next dean.