News: Office of the President

Rakitha Perera sits with his hands clasped in front of him.
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"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.
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One of the professors in her department describes administrative assistant Patricia Butler as "the sunshine."

black and white portrait of woman
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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
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More than 3,000 newly minted 51ԹϺ Grads cross the Thomas & Mack Center stage during Spring 2019 Commencement.

Student in cap and gown waving to friends during commencement
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More than 3,000 students from 37 states and 50 countries eligible to participate in 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies at 51ԹϺ's Thomas & Mack Center.

Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore gives a speech.
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Nobel Laureate, former U.S. vice president, and author of ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ visits 51ԹϺ at 3 p.m. April 30; tickets are free.

woman in red suit
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Marta Meana on 51ԹϺ's landmark Carnegie R1 designation.

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

W. Kamau Bell Curve headshot
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Comedian, political satirist, and host of CNN's “United Shades of America” visits 51ԹϺ Feb. 5; tickets are free.

U.N.L.V. graduate in cap and gown in crowd
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A collection of stories highlighting 51ԹϺ students and faculty who made the news in 2018.

51ԹϺ dental professor reviewing data with student
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University joins the ranks of just 130 institutions nationwide classified by Carnegie as “very high research activity” – or R1 – the gold standard for university research metrics.