News: Office of the President

W. Kamau Bell Curve headshot
Arts and Culture |

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
Campus News |

A collection of stories highlighting 51ԹϺ students and faculty who made the news in 2018.

51ԹϺ dental professor reviewing data with student
Campus News |

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.

headshot of fillmmaker Guillermo del Toro
Arts and Culture |

An acclaimed filmmaker, del Toro won a best director Oscar in 2018 for The Shape of Water. Tickets are free and available starting at 10 a.m. Sept. 29.

Six 51ԹϺ women researchers sitting down in a lounge area
Research |

The history of health research is one of men studying men. Several 51ԹϺ researchers are flipping the script, creating new possibilities for women’s health and well-being in the process.

woman at podium speaking
Campus News |

In her first address to the 51ԹϺ campus, Meana stressed the importance of connectivity between research, community, and student success, and the critical role everyone on campus plays in helping the university reach its potential.

woman in red suit
Campus News |

Meana reflects on what will make student achievement, creative activities, research growth, and community partnerships happen this year.

Portrait of Elaine Anderson, executive assistant in the Faculty Affairs office, is the Classified Employee of the Year.
People |

This year’s top Classified Employee of the Year says the most daring thing she’s ever done ended with a thud.

portrait of woman with hands folded
People |

With retirement on the horizon, this Classified Employee of the Year winner is considering trying her hand at comedy on YouTube.

Portrait April Vomvas
People |

One of the Classified Employee of the Year recipients says never giving up is the key to getting ahead.

Portrait of Classified Rookie of the Year Susan Gearling
People |

The president's Classified Rookie of the Year made a deliberate choice 20 years ago to make education her career.

Marta Meana
Campus News |

Meana began her new role July 1, 2018, and will serve until the successful completion of a national search for the university's next president.